Utah · Sociology

Best Sociology institutions in Utah, 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
10
offering CIP 45.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
366
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$35,404
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,154
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,30810365%$15,071
2Brigham Young University
Provo Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,40410081%$13,712$14,000
3Utah State University
Logan Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,7305759%$18,450

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 Utah

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

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology programs in Utah.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Utah tops the list at $36,308. 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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