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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Marlboro College
Marlboro, VT
 4
(5.4%)
Moderately Selective$32,180 
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
 28
(4.4%)
Most Selective- 
Castleton State College
Castleton, VT
 11
(3.9%)
Moderately Selective$16,948 
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University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
 69
(3.4%)
Moderately Selective$29,682 
Green Mountain College
Poultney, VT
 4
(3.1%)
Less Selective$25,838 
Saint Michaels College
Colchester, VT
 9
(2.0%)
Moderately Selective$29,695 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.