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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 10 Mississippi Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
 23
(18.1%)
Less Selective$9,717 
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
 12
(2.7%)
Less Selective$10,692 
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS
 3
(2.5%)
Highly Selective$7,000 
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Millsaps College
Jackson, MS
 5
(2.0%)
Less Selective$24,754 
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
 7
(1.9%)
Most Selective$11,165 
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
 15
(1.6%)
Highly Selective$11,978 
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
 5
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$12,670 
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
 21
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$12,503 
University of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS
 15
(0.6%)
Less Selective$12,468 
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
 6
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$12,746 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.