Sociology Schools
In Aurora, Illinois

There is only one sociology school in Aurora for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the sociology academic community in Aurora, and the future trends. Academia in sociology includes sociology training at the sociology bachelors degree level.

Statistics

Professional Trends

Aurora Vs. Illinois Sociology Employment

Aurora 340
Illinois 570

Of the 570 sociology professionals employed in Illinois, 340 work in Aurora. The number of sociology professionals in Aurora has shrunk by 62% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Aurora has increased.

Aurora Vs. Illinois Sociology employment growth

1,190 0 640 400 570
900 380 300 190 340
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Illinois
  • Dark Yellow: Aurora

Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Aurora

$75,010 $69,520 $71,620 $54,500 $60,000
$43,430 $45,710 $47,740 $48,910 $49,140
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Sociology in Aurora
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Aurora

As the number of sociology professionals in Aurora has shrunk, salaries for sociology professionals have also decreased. In 2010 sociology professionals in Aurora reportedly earned an average salary of $60,000 per year. Sociology professionals in Aurora made a yearly average salary of $75,010, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Aurora.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Aurora

10th percentile		 $20,340
25th percentile		 $40,635
50th percentile		 $52,555
75th percentile		 $81,830
90th percentile		 $109,065

Aurora sociology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $52,555. The difference in pay between the sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 436%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $20,340 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $109,065 per year.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Aurora

Mental Health		 $38,144
Counseling		 $53,338
Sociology		 $60,000
Criminology		 $74,017
School Psychology		 $76,270
Sports Psychology		 $76,270
Psychology		 $88,100
Forensic Psychology		 $88,100

On average sociology professional salaries in Aurora are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Sociology schools in Aurora

1

There is only one accredited sociology school in the city. Many of Aurora's sociology professionals are graduates of this school.

Sociology Programs Offered In Aurora

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total1

Aurora's sociology school offers one sociology degree and certificate program.

Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Aurora

associate		 0
bachelor		 3
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total3

Approximately 3 students completed sociology courses in 2010.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Aurora, Illinois

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