Sociology Schools In Michigan
There are 34 accredited sociology schools in Michigan for faculty who teach sociology classes to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the sociology academic community in Michigan, and the future trends in 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
Michigan Vs. National Sociology Employment
| Michigan | 790 |
| National | 21,140 |
Approximately 4% of the country's sociology professionals work in Michigan state.
Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In Michigan
| 450 | 800 | 710 | 660 | 790 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Sociology is a growing field in Michigan. In Michigan, 340 more sociology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of sociology has grown by 76% in Michigan. 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 Michigan
| $55,690 | $55,965 | $70,360 | $73,920 | $75,275 |
| $45,563 | $47,071 | $48,208 | $48,728 | $49,286 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Sociology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to sociology professionals are growing in Michigan. The mean salary for sociology professionals in 2006 was $55,690 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $75,275 per year.
Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Michigan
10th percentile |
$41,325 |
25th percentile |
$51,730 |
50th percentile |
$62,970 |
75th percentile |
$87,440 |
90th percentile |
$123,965 |
Thus, there was a 26% growth in sociology professionals' salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 200% 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 Michigan.
Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Michigan
Counseling |
$50,423 |
Criminology |
$66,950 |
Forensic Psychology |
$73,405 |
Mental Health |
$38,416 |
Psychology |
$73,405 |
School Psychology |
$74,640 |
Sociology |
$75,275 |
Sports Psychology |
$74,640 |
In Michigan, sociology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Sociology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Michigan
associate |
7 |
bachelor |
28 |
master |
6 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 45 |
The number of students graduating from the 34 accredited sociology schools in Michigan is increasing. In 2006 there were 633 sociology graduates from sociology courses in Michigan and in 2010 there were 648 graduates.
This represents a 2% increase in the number of sociology degree or certificate school graduates in Michigan state. 62% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in sociology.