The Sociology & Anthropology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Sociology, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Sociology, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1067 Occupation: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,540 | 12,380 | N/A | N/A |
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Sociologists SOC: 19-3041 Occupation: Sociologists | $101,690 | 2,950 | N/A | N/A |
Anthropologists and Archeologists SOC: 19-3091 Occupation: Anthropologists and Archeologists | $64,910 | 8,070 | N/A | N/A |
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1061 Occupation: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,770 | 5,260 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,540 | 12,380 |
| 2023 | $82,670 | 12,870 |
| 2022 | $78,970 | 12,030 |
| 2021 | $77,980 | 12,550 |
| 2020 | $75,610 | 13,420 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,550 | 630,980 |
| 2023 | $133,560 | 589,750 |
| 2022 | $128,620 | 543,290 |
| 2021 | $124,650 | 497,890 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,690 | 2,950 |
| 2023 | $101,770 | 2,890 |
| 2022 | $98,590 | 2,980 |
| 2021 | $92,910 | 2,640 |
| 2020 | $86,110 | 2,470 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,910 | 8,070 |
| 2023 | $63,800 | 7,720 |
| 2022 | $63,940 | 7,350 |
| 2021 | $61,910 | 6,650 |
| 2020 | $66,130 | 7,180 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,770 | 5,260 |
| 2023 | $93,650 | 5,030 |
| 2022 | $85,000 | 4,930 |
| 2021 | $97,340 | 5,010 |
| 2020 | $89,220 | 5,590 |