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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA
 29
(11.9%)
Less Selective$23,645 
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
 27
(11.2%)
Moderately Selective$28,355 
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
 71
(8.5%)
Moderately Selective$14,930 
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Roanoke College
Salem, VA
 35
(8.2%)
Moderately Selective$27,935 
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
 2
(7.7%)
Open Admissions$4,300 
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
 48
(6.5%)
Moderately Selective$16,807 
Saint Pauls College
Lawrenceville, VA
 6
(4.8%)
Less Selective$12,545 
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Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
 8
(4.4%)
Less Selective$27,055 
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA
 18
(4.4%)
Moderately Selective$28,105 
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
 14
(3.7%)
Less Selective$23,090 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.