University of West Georgia (UWG) - Sociology

1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118

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. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Georgia schools that offer a sociology degree. Students at University of West Georgia who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Bachelor
Master

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Sociology Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the sociology program at the University of West Georgia for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of West Georgia Degree Level Breakdown For The Sociology Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master
All Students	44	43	1

By Gender

University of West Georgia Student Gender Breakdown For The Sociology Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master
Male	12	11	1
Female	32	32	-

By Race

University of West Georgia Student Racial Breakdown For The Sociology Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master
American Indian	1	1	-
Black	20	20	-
Asian	-	-	-
Hispanic	1	1	-
White	19	18	1
Unknown	2	2	-

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Sociologists

Job Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of sociologists in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 4,000
Total Employment Projected (2020): 4,800
Percent Job Growth: 18.10%

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of sociology teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer a sociology degree or program in Georgia

4-Year Colleges and Universities
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4-Year Colleges and Universities


Albany State University
Albany, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 10
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Augusta State University
Augusta, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 37
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Brewton - Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 6
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Clayton State University
Morrow, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 14
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Columbus State University
Columbus, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 24
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Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 18
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 100
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Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 25
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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 31
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Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 8
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 204
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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 64
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Lagrange College
Lagrange, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 8
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Mercer University
Macon, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 28
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North Georgia College & State University
Dahlonega, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 21
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Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
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Paine College
Augusta, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Piedmont College
Demorest, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 11
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Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Savannah State University
Savannah, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 16
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Shorter University
Rome, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 20
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University of Georgia
Athens, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 136
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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 57
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Community Colleges


Georgia Military College - Milledgeville Campus
Milledgeville, GA Public Organization Highest Offered: Associate's Degree Small Two-Year College Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

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