Sociology Schools In Arizona
Sociology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 12 accredited sociology schools in Arizona. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of sociology and sociology training in Arizona, which includes sociology training at the following levels:
- Sociology Certificate
- Associates degree in Sociology
- Bachelors degree in Sociology
- Masters degree in Sociology
- PhD degree in Sociology
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Professional Trends
Arizona Vs. National Sociology Employment
| Arizona | 370 |
| National | 21,140 |
Of all of the sociology professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Arizona.
Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In Arizona
| 210 | 260 | 200 | 170 | 370 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Arizona, sociology is a growing field. 160 more sociology professionals were working in Arizona in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of sociology has grown by 76% in Arizona. This is faster than the trend for sociology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of sociology professionals has grown by 8% between 2006 and 2010.
Sociology VS. All Professions salaries in Arizona
| $60,580 | $63,125 | $70,165 | $73,830 | $75,720 |
| $42,177 | $43,423 | $45,140 | $46,513 | $48,330 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Sociology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of sociology professionals is growing, the salaries paid to sociology professionals are increasing in Arizona. The mean salary for sociology professionals in 2006 was $60,580 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $75,720 per year.
Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Arizona
10th percentile |
$46,305 |
25th percentile |
$58,000 |
50th percentile |
$72,985 |
75th percentile |
$88,945 |
90th percentile |
$112,120 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 20%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Arizona, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of sociology. The pay differential between the highest paid sociology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 142%
Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Arizona
Counseling |
$45,390 |
Criminology |
$66,980 |
Forensic Psychology |
$82,410 |
Mental Health |
$36,962 |
Psychology |
$82,410 |
School Psychology |
$62,510 |
Sociology |
$75,720 |
Sports Psychology |
$62,510 |
Sociology professionals in Arizona earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Sociology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Arizona
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 18 |
As the number of sociology professionals is increasing in Arizona state, the number of students graduating from the 12 accredited sociology schools in Arizona state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 269 sociology graduates from sociology courses in Arizona and in 2010 there were 421 graduates.
This represents a 57% increase in the number of sociology degree or certificate school graduates in Arizona state. A majority of these graduates, or 33%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology.