The average annual wage of the occupations is $106,710 and $51 per hour. 7 vocational programs could be taken for the Sociologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 2,890 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 7 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Sociologists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 12 | $43,163 | - | - | - |
| Criminology | 5 | $32,561 | - | - | - |
| Demography and Population Studies | 2 | $26,446 | - | - | - |
| Sociology | 21 | $33,173 | - | - | - |
| Applied/Public Sociology | 1 | $29,462 | - | - | - |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 5 | $36,931 | - | - | - |
| Medical/Health Humanities | 3 | $31,450 | - | - | - |
The following 19 occupations are related to Sociologists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Epidemiologists | 10,230 | $90,430 | $43 |
| Economists | 16,420 | $132,650 | $64 |
| Survey Researchers | 8,190 | $66,670 | $32 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 1,030 | $154,380 | $74 |
| School Psychologists | 62,790 | $91,990 | $44 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 14,480 | $110,300 | $53 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | 7,720 | $69,780 | $34 |
| Historians | 3,040 | $76,120 | $37 |
| Political Scientists | 5,580 | $132,020 | $63 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 30,890 | $62,370 | $30 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 5,030 | $103,640 | $0 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 11,570 | $100,390 | $0 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 12,210 | $133,650 | $0 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 17,090 | $104,910 | $0 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 40,610 | $93,990 | $0 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 12,870 | $97,580 | $0 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 60,860 | $80,750 | $0 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 11,730 | $80,840 | $0 |
The following 48 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Sociologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.