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Professional Trends

Rhode Island Vs. National Sociology Employment

Rhode Island	40
National	21,140

Of all of the sociology professionals that work in the US, approximately 0% work in Rhode Island state.

Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In Rhode Island

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
110	110	80	40	40

Yellow: Actual Values

Sociology is a shrinking field in Rhode Island. There were 70 less sociology professionals working in Rhode Island in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of sociology has shrunk by 64% in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$80,350	$79,720	$90,750	$108,310	$120,320
$45,814	$47,319	$48,863	$50,877	$52,430

Light Blue: Sociology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of sociology professionals is declining, the salaries paid to sociology professionals are increasing in Rhode Island. In 2006 sociology professionals made a mean salary of $80,350 per year, and in 2010 they made $120,320 per year.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Rhode Island

10th percentile	$61,470
25th percentile	$79,970
50th percentile	$104,770
75th percentile	$137,500
90th percentile	$170,230

Thus, sociology professionals' salaries grew by 33% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Rhode Island state, within the field of sociology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid sociology professionals earn 177% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Rhode Island

Counseling	$52,508
Criminology	$71,450
Forensic Psychology	$72,445
Mental Health	$42,458
Psychology	$72,445
School Psychology	$79,070
Sociology	$120,320
Sports Psychology	$79,070

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island

associate	0
bachelor	6
master	1
doctor	1
Certificate	0
Total	8

The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited sociology schools in Rhode Island is decreasing. In 2006, 114 students graduated from sociology courses in Rhode Island. And in 2010, 82 students graduated.

This represents a 28% decrease in the number of sociology degree or certificate school graduates in Rhode Island state. 75% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in sociology.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Rhode Island

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