Major Overview for Sociology

Colleges Browse South Dakota Majors Social sciences Sociology

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. Sociologists - $75,460 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary - $68,900

Top 6 South Dakota Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Northern State University Aberdeen, SD	28 (11.1%)
		Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD	12 (3.0%)
		South Dakota State University Brookings, SD	43 (2.6%)
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		University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD	5 (1.9%)
		Augustana College Sioux Falls, SD	3 (0.9%)
		University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD	5 (0.6%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.