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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 50 Pennsylvania Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA
 38
(25.9%)
Open Admissions$15,219 
Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary
Bethlehem, PA
 34
(8.9%)
Moderately Selective$30,062 
Rosemont College
Rosemont, PA
 12
(8.2%)
Moderately Selective$24,530 
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Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University, PA
 15
(6.6%)
Highly Selective$12,682 
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
 20
(6.5%)
Moderately Selective$27,000 
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA
 79
(6.4%)
Most Selective$15,221 
Albright College
Reading, PA
 30
(6.1%)
Moderately Selective$30,570 
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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
 14
(4.5%)
Highly Selective$36,540 
Haverford College
Haverford, PA
 13
(4.3%)
Most Selective$37,525 
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
 61
(4.1%)
Less Selective$9,707 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.