Sociology Schools
In Arlington, Virginia
In Arlington, there is only one sociology school where sociology faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the sociology academic community in Arlington, and the future trends. Academia in sociology includes sociology training at the sociology bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Arlington Vs. Virginia Sociology Employment
| Arlington | 770 |
| Virginia | 420 |
Of the 420 sociology professionals employed in Virginia, 770 work in Arlington. There has been a 27% decline in the number of sociology professionals in Arlington between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of sociology professionals in Arlington has decreased, overall employment in Arlington has increased.
Arlington Vs. Virginia Sociology employment growth
| 440 | 580 | 430 | 460 | 420 |
| 1,060 | 990 | 1,080 | 850 | 770 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Arlington
Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Arlington
| $77,035 | $72,505 | $79,425 | $81,125 | $85,455 |
| $52,980 | $54,840 | $57,620 | $60,090 | $62,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Sociology in Arlington
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Arlington
As the number of sociology professionals in Arlington has shrunk, salaries for sociology professionals have increased. In 2010 Arlington sociology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $85,455. Four years earlier in 2006, sociology professionals in Arlington made an average salary of $77,035 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Arlington.
Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Arlington
10th percentile |
$41,855 |
25th percentile |
$54,940 |
50th percentile |
$75,150 |
75th percentile |
$108,060 |
90th percentile |
$117,450 |
Sociology professionals make a median salary of $75,150 per year in Arlington. The 10% of sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $41,855 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 181% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Arlington
Organizational Psychology |
$0 |
Mental Health |
$47,260 |
Counseling |
$55,250 |
School Psychology |
$75,260 |
Sports Psychology |
$75,260 |
Sociology |
$85,455 |
Criminology |
$87,633 |
Psychology |
$88,510 |
Forensic Psychology |
$88,510 |
On average sociology professional salaries in Arlington are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Sociology schools in Arlington
There is only one accredited sociology school in the city. Many of Arlington's sociology professionals are graduates of this school.
Sociology Programs Offered In Arlington
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in sociology offered by Arlington's sociology school.
Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Arlington
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
In 2010 approximately 3 students graduated from sociology courses.