Sociology Schools In Maine
Maine has 9 accredited sociology schools where sociology faculty who teach sociology classes can find employment. The trends in Maine's sociology academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in sociology includes sociology training at the sociology bachelors degree level.
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Professional Trends
Maine Vs. National Sociology Employment
| Maine | 80 |
| National | 21,140 |
Of all of the sociology professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Maine.
Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In Maine
| 70 | 60 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Maine, sociology is a growing field. In 2010 there were 10 more sociology professionals working in Maine than there were in 2006. This represents a 14% growth in the field. This growth is faster than the national trend for sociology professionals which shows a 8% increase in the number of sociology professionals working around the nation.
Sociology VS. All Professions salaries in Maine
| $62,870 | $72,060 | $79,820 | $80,370 | $81,500 |
| $40,902 | $42,204 | $44,287 | $45,290 | $46,296 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Sociology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by sociology professionals is increasing in Maine. The mean salary for sociology professionals in 2006 was $62,870 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $81,500 per year.
Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Maine
10th percentile |
$42,860 |
25th percentile |
$53,050 |
50th percentile |
$74,330 |
75th percentile |
$101,610 |
90th percentile |
$143,090 |
Thus, sociology professionals' salaries grew by 23% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Maine state, within the field of sociology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid sociology professionals earn 234% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Maine
Counseling |
$48,515 |
Criminology |
$50,675 |
Forensic Psychology |
$72,790 |
Mental Health |
$37,960 |
Psychology |
$72,790 |
School Psychology |
$71,000 |
Sociology |
$81,500 |
Sports Psychology |
$71,000 |
Sociology professionals in Maine earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Sociology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Maine
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 9 |
As the number of sociology professionals is increasing in Maine state, the number of students graduating from the 9 accredited sociology schools in Maine state is decreasing. In 2006 there were 146 sociology graduates from sociology courses in Maine and in 2010 there were 139 graduates.
Thus there was a 5% percent decrease in the number of sociology school degree or certificate graduates in Maine. 100% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in sociology.