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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 19 Tennessee Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Lane College
Jackson, TN
 24
(13.7%)
Highly Selective$7,770 
Fisk University
Nashville, TN
 12
(11.2%)
Moderately Selective$16,240 
Lambuth University
Jackson, TN
 7
(5.7%)
Moderately Selective$17,450 
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Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN
 4
(4.0%)
 $10,298 
Maryville College
Maryville, TN
 7
(3.3%)
Less Selective$26,949 
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
 41
(2.8%)
Less Selective$16,108 
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
 84
(2.3%)
Less Selective$18,086 
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University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
 47
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$17,714 
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
 20
(1.7%)
Less Selective$16,418 
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN
 16
(1.6%)
Less Selective$15,897 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.