Sociology Schools
In Providence, Rhode Island

There are 3 sociology schools in Providence for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of sociology and sociology education in Providence, which includes sociology training at the following levels:

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

Statistics

Professional Trends

Providence Vs. Rhode Island Sociology Employment

Providence 40
Rhode Island 40

Exactly 40 of Rhode Island's 40 sociology professionals work in Providence. As the number of sociology professionals in Providence has increased, overall employment in Providence has also increased.

Providence Vs. Rhode Island Sociology employment growth

110 110 80 40 40
No data 110 90 40 40
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Rhode Island
  • Dark Yellow: Providence

Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Providence

No data $79,510 $90,370 $106,930 $113,930
$39,780 $41,330 $42,720 $43,600 $44,970
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Sociology in Providence
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Providence

In 2010 an average salary of $113,930 per year was earned by sociology professionals in Providence. The growth in the salary of sociology professionals in Providence is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Providence

10th percentile		 $57,340
25th percentile		 $69,360
50th percentile		 $100,890
75th percentile		 $132,770
90th percentile		 $164,650

Providence sociology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $100,890. The 10% of sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $57,340 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 187% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Providence

Mental Health		 $40,450
Counseling		 $50,104
Psychology		 $71,025
Forensic Psychology		 $71,025
Criminology		 $71,330
Sports Psychology		 $76,630
School Psychology		 $76,630
Sociology		 $113,930

Sociology professional salaries in Providence are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Sociology schools in Providence

3

There are 3 accredited sociology schools in the city. Many of Providence's sociology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Sociology Programs Offered In Providence

associate		 0
bachelor		 3
master		 1
doctor		 1
Certificate		 0
Total5

There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in sociology offered by Providence's sociology schools.

Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Providence

associate		 0
bachelor		 43
master		 7
doctor		 3
Certificate		 0
Total53

Approximately 53 students completed sociology courses in 2010.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Providence, Rhode Island

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