by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 9 degrees and certificates in Sociology, Other. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 67% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $34,601 one year after completing, rising to $53,653 after four years.
A major in Sociology, Other explores Any Instructional Program In Sociology Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, sociology, other is a widely-pursued major, with 9 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award sociology, other degrees, an average of 3 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 6.
By level, the 9 awards include 6 bachelor’s degrees, 1 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 78% of sociology, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (7 of 9). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (5) and Hispanic or Latino (1), and international students earned 2.
The most common sociology, other credential is the bachelor’s degree: 6 of the 9 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to sociology, other call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Law and Government, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long a sociology, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 6 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to sociology, other, at 35.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 35.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 31.4% |
| Master’s degree | 15.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.8% |
| Some college courses | 2.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Sociology, Other, with an average median salary of $102,413; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Social Science Professor, Lecturer, Urban Planning Teacher and Military Science Teacher.
The occupation related to sociology, other with the most projected jobs is Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other, at 1,421,275.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 1,421,275 | 11.1% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 730,797 | 12.0% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Sociologists | 143,776 | 3.0% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
Sociology, Other graduates earn a median $34,601 one year after completing their program, $53,653 after four years and $52,387 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,601 |
| 4 years | $53,653 |
| 5 years | $52,387 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to sociology, other is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
Sociology, Other has 3 similar majors in the Social Sciences field, which together award 30,807 degrees a year; the largest are Sociology, General (30,632), Applied/Public Sociology (126) and Rural Sociology (49). Browse all Social Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology, General | 30,632 |
| Applied/Public Sociology | 126 |
| Rural Sociology | 49 |
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