by our College Data Analytics Team
Sociology is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. The schools below are the most focused on sociology in Alabama, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 10 schools in Alabama offering sociology.
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Below are the schools where sociology makes up the largest share of degrees in Alabama.
The most focused school in the country for sociology is Talladega College. Located in the town of Talladega, Talladega College is a private not-for-profit university. About 3% of the degrees Talladega College awards are in sociology, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at Talladega College
A rank of #2 makes Spring Hill College one of the most focused schools for sociology. Located in the city of Mobile, Spring Hill College is a private not-for-profit university. Sociology accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at Spring Hill College
University Of Montevallo came in at #3 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Located in the town of Montevallo, University Of Montevallo is a public university. Sociology accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for University Of Montevallo
University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranks #4 for sociology by degree focus. Located in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public university. About 0.9% of the degrees University Of Alabama At Birmingham awards are in sociology, or about 62 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for University Of Alabama At Birmingham
University Of North Alabama ranks #5 for sociology by degree focus. Located in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a public university. Sociology accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at University Of North Alabama
University Of Alabama At Huntsville ranked #6 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Located in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.4% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for University Of Alabama At Huntsville
Troy University comes in at #7 for sociology focus this year. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a public university. Sociology accounts for around 0.4% of the degrees granted here, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at Troy University
Jacksonville State University placed #8 for sociology by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.3% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Jacksonville State University
Auburn University ranked #9 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Auburn University is a public school located in the city of Auburn. About 0.3% of the degrees Auburn University awards are in sociology, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for Auburn University
University Of South Alabama comes in at #10 for sociology focus this year. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at University Of South Alabama
This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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