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Overview for Sociology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Careers for Sociology Majors

A major in Sociology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sociology

Top 32 Indiana Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Franklin College
Franklin, IN
 13
(7.6%)
Moderately Selective$22,445 
Earlham College
Richmond, IN
 20
(7.0%)
Less Selective$34,030 
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
 29
(4.8%)
Moderately Selective$31,825 
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Hanover College
Hanover, IN
 13
(4.8%)
Moderately Selective$25,220 
Martin University
Indianapolis, IN
 3
(4.0%)
Open Admissions$13,520 
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN
 12
(3.6%)
Less Selective$28,212 
Purdue University-Calumet Campus
Hammond, IN
 27
(3.2%)
Less Selective$12,839 
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Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN
 17
(3.1%)
Less Selective$14,441 
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN
 11
(2.9%)
Less Selective$13,343 
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
 8
(2.8%)
Less Selective$13,337 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.