Applied/Public Sociology was the 1,106 most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 49 degrees in this year alone. This is a difference of 13 over the prior year, a growth of 26.5%.
This year's Best Applied/Public Sociology Schools ranking compares 4 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom applied/public sociology rankings further below.
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applied/public sociology degree applicants generally need have finished high school or their GED. Many schools may also have GPA and SAT/ACT score minimums that must be met. Once you obtain your degree, additional applied/public sociology certifications required to pursue a career in this field.
There are various different levels of applied/public sociology degrees. You can get anything from a in applied/public sociology to the highest applied/public sociology degree, a . How long it takes to complete some common applied/public sociology degree levels is shown below.
Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
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Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for applied/public sociology graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
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One of 1 majors within the Sociology area of study, Applied/Public Sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Sociology | 38,394 |