Sociology Schools
In Lexington, Kentucky

Sociology faculty can choose to work at one of 2 sociology schools in Lexington. The trends in Lexington's sociology academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes sociology training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Sociology
  • Masters degree in Sociology
  • PhD degree in Sociology

Statistics

Professional Trends

Lexington Vs. Kentucky Sociology Employment

Lexington 40
Kentucky 190

Of the 190 sociology professionals employed in Kentucky, 40 work in Lexington. Overall employment in Lexington has also increased.

Lexington Vs. Kentucky Sociology employment growth

180 170 150 160 190
No data 30 30 30 40
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Kentucky
  • Dark Yellow: Lexington

Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Lexington

No data $53,130 $55,010 $53,500 $54,980
$36,110 $37,350 $38,510 $39,410 $39,350
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Sociology in Lexington
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Lexington

In 2010 sociology professionals in Lexington reportedly earned an average salary of $54,980 per year. The growth in the salary of sociology professionals in Lexington is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Lexington

10th percentile		 $31,240
25th percentile		 $37,740
50th percentile		 $50,940
75th percentile		 $65,300
90th percentile		 $82,660

Sociology professionals in Lexington make a median yearly salary of $50,940. The 10% of sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $31,240 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $82,660 per year.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Lexington

Mental Health		 $34,785
Counseling		 $43,265
Sports Psychology		 $51,290
School Psychology		 $51,290
Psychology		 $51,290
Forensic Psychology		 $51,290
Sociology		 $54,980
Criminology		 $70,460

Lexington sociology professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Sociology schools in Lexington

2

There are 2 accredited sociology schools in the city. Many of Lexington's sociology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Sociology Programs Offered In Lexington

associate		 0
bachelor		 2
master		 1
doctor		 1
Certificate		 0
Total4

There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in sociology offered by Lexington's sociology schools.

Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Lexington

associate		 0
bachelor		 59
master		 3
doctor		 5
Certificate		 0
Total67

In 2010 approximately 67 students completed sociology courses.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Lexington, Kentucky

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