Sociology Schools In Maryland

There are 18 accredited sociology schools in Maryland for faculty who teach sociology classes to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of sociology and sociology training in Maryland, which includes sociology training at the following levels:

Associates degree in Sociology
Bachelors degree in Sociology
Masters degree in Sociology
PhD degree in Sociology

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Professional Trends

Maryland Vs. National Sociology Employment

Maryland	510
National	21,140

Approximately 3% of the country's sociology professionals work in Maryland state.

Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In Maryland

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
470	520	550	400	510

Yellow: Actual Values

In Maryland, the field of sociology is growing. In Maryland, 40 more sociology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of sociology has grown by 9% in Maryland. This growth is faster than the change in the number of sociology professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of sociology professionals has grown by 8% from 2006 to 2010.

Sociology VS. All Professions salaries in Maryland

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$65,610	$69,750	$75,630	$39,015	$80,150
$47,750	$50,212	$51,747	$52,671	$54,055

Light Blue: Sociology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The salaries paid to sociology professionals are growing in Maryland. In 2006 sociology professionals made a mean salary of $65,610 per year, and in 2010 they made $80,150 per year.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Maryland

10th percentile	$42,315
25th percentile	$54,820
50th percentile	$75,560
75th percentile	$102,360
90th percentile	$128,420

This represents a 18% growth in salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 203% pay differential between the highest paid sociology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of sociology in Maryland.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Maryland

Counseling	$55,385
Criminology	$75,023
Forensic Psychology	$87,175
Mental Health	$39,564
Organizational Psychology	$0
Psychology	$58,117
School Psychology	$76,790
Sociology	$80,150
Sports Psychology	$76,790

Sociology professionals in Maryland earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Sociology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Maryland

associate	2
bachelor	17
master	4
doctor	2
Certificate	0
Total	25

As the number of sociology professionals is increasing in Maryland state, the number of students graduating from the 18 accredited sociology schools in Maryland state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 466 sociology graduates from sociology courses in Maryland and in 2010 there were 551 graduates.

This represents a 18% increase in the number of sociology degree or certificate school graduates in Maryland state. A majority of these graduates, or 68%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in sociology.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Maryland

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