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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 25 Michigan Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
 11
(3.5%)
Less Selective$21,150 
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
 3
(3.1%)
Highly Selective$15,550 
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
 167
(2.7%)
Highly Selective$33,069 
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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
 11
(2.4%)
Less Selective$15,718 
Albion College
Albion, MI
 9
(2.0%)
Less Selective$28,880 
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
 52
(1.9%)
Less Selective$17,379 
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
 40
(1.8%)
Less Selective$18,803 
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Alma College
Alma, MI
 4
(1.7%)
Less Selective$24,850 
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
 13
(1.6%)
Less Selective$23,165 
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
 51
(1.4%)
Less Selective$12,510 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.