Sociology, General
Liberal Arts •
Social Sciences
What is it about?
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.
As a Minor
Sociology, General is relatively popular as a minor/second major with 3,107 people graduating with it as a minor in academic year 2018-19.
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 50 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 11 students.
O's Insights on Sociology, General
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 80% of graduates come from public universities.
