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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 13 Oregon Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
 41
(8.8%)
Moderately Selective$33,726 
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
 187
(5.1%)
Less Selective- 
Willamette University
Salem, OR
 23
(5.0%)
Moderately Selective$33,960 
Online Degree Programs
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Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
 11
(4.7%)
Less Selective$28,270 
University of Portland
Portland, OR
 22
(3.1%)
Less Selective$30,450 
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
 18
(2.7%)
Less Selective$18,669 
George Fox University
Newberg, OR
 11
(2.1%)
Less Selective$25,190 
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Linfield College
McMinnville, OR
 7
(2.1%)
Less Selective$27,414 
Portland State University
Portland, OR
 68
(2.1%)
Less Selective$18,837 
Reed College
Portland, OR
 5
(1.7%)
Highly Selective$37,960 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.