Puerto Rico · Sociology

Best Sociology institutions in Puerto Rico, 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
4
offering CIP 45.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
24
IPEDS completions Spring 2025
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$13,112
IPEDS Spring 2025
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS Spring 2025
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Sociology in Puerto Rico

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
San Juan Public
1450%
2University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Cayey Public
550%
3University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez Public
449%
4Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce
Ponce Private not-for-profit
149%$13,112

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 Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology programs in Puerto Rico.

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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