Georgia · Sociology

Best Sociology institutions in Georgia, ranked by earnings

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

Institutions
27
offering CIP 45.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
592
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$31,391
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
12
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,641
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,2127052%$34,375
2Columbus State University
Columbus Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,8993342%$38,400
3Georgia Southern University
Statesboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,6271955%$26,500
4University of West Georgia
Carrollton Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,3933543%$28,875
5University of Georgia
Athens Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,5308090%$20,625
6Morehouse College
Atlanta Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,3911059%$36,431$29,500
7University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,5763437%$25,000
8Emory University
Atlanta Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,5163791%$20,586$20,500
9Clayton State University
Morrow Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,834840%$40,687
10Georgia State University
Atlanta Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,96813753%$31,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology programs in Georgia.

Which Sociology program in Georgia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Kennesaw State University tops the list at $36,212. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Sociology program?+

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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