Sociology Schools In Nebraska
Nebraska has 11 accredited sociology schools where sociology faculty who teach sociology classes can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the sociology academic community in Nebraska, 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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Statistics
Professional Trends
Nebraska Vs. National Sociology Employment
Nebraska | 100 |
National | 21,140 |
Of all of the sociology professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Nebraska.
Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In Nebraska
110 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 100 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Yellow: Actual Values
Sociology is a shrinking field in Nebraska. In Nebraska, 10 less sociology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 9% decline in the field. This is faster than the trend for sociology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of sociology professionals has grown by 8% between 2006 and 2010.
Sociology VS. All Professions salaries in Nebraska
$50,740 | $57,640 | $59,500 | $59,540 | $62,300 |
$41,032 | $42,024 | $42,027 | $44,097 | $45,233 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Sociology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Nebraska, as the number of sociology professionals is declining, the salaries earned by sociology professionals are increasing. In 2006 sociology professionals made a mean salary of $50,740 per year, and in 2010 they made $62,300 per year.
Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Nebraska
10th percentile |
$35,610 |
25th percentile |
$46,250 |
50th percentile |
$60,940 |
75th percentile |
$73,490 |
90th percentile |
$90,350 |
This represents a 19% growth in salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Nebraska state, within the field of sociology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid sociology professionals earn 154% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Nebraska
Counseling |
$48,800 |
Criminology |
$52,975 |
Forensic Psychology |
$60,215 |
Mental Health |
$36,580 |
Psychology |
$60,215 |
School Psychology |
$62,950 |
Sociology |
$62,300 |
Sports Psychology |
$62,950 |
In Nebraska, sociology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Sociology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Nebraska
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
10 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
Total | 14 |
The number of students graduating from the 11 accredited sociology schools in Nebraska is increasing. In 2006, 144 students graduated from sociology courses in Nebraska. And in 2010, 173 students graduated.
This represents a 20% increase in the number of sociology degree or certificate school graduates in Nebraska state. 71% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in sociology.