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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 6 New Hampshire Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH
 22
(5.2%)
Moderately Selective$29,205 
Keene State College
Keene, NH
 51
(5.1%)
Less Selective$16,628 
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH
 90
(3.8%)
Moderately Selective$25,236 
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
 31
(2.9%)
Most Selective$36,690 
New England College
Henniker, NH
 4
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$26,472 
Rivier College
Nashua, NH
 3
(1.5%)
Less Selective$22,800 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.