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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 19 Louisiana Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
 77
(5.6%)
Moderately Selective$10,345 
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
 9
(5.1%)
Highly Selective$13,880 
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
 14
(2.7%)
Open Admissions$7,867 
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Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
 5
(2.6%)
Moderately Selective$22,080 
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
 15
(2.3%)
Moderately Selective$28,770 
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA
 101
(2.2%)
Less Selective$11,929 
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
 10
(1.9%)
Highly Selective$9,154 
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
 27
(1.8%)
Most Selective$38,664 
 Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
 4
(1.7%)
Open Admissions$6,708 
University of Louisiana Monroe
Monroe, LA
 16
(1.7%)
Less Selective$9,742 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.