Sociology Schools
In Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Sociology faculty can choose to work at only one sociology school in Shepherdstown. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in sociology in the city of Shepherdstown, which encompasses sociology training at the sociology bachelors degree level.

Statistics

Professional Trends

Shepherdstown Vs. West Virginia Sociology Employment

Shepherdstown 770
West Virginia 60

Exactly 770 of the 60 sociology professionals employed in West Virginia, work in Shepherdstown. Between 2006 and 2010, in Shepherdstown, there has been a 27% decline in the number of sociology professionals. As the number of sociology professionals in Shepherdstown has decreased, overall employment in Shepherdstown has increased.

Shepherdstown Vs. West Virginia Sociology employment growth

40 40 40 40 60
1,060 990 1,080 850 770
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: West Virginia
  • Dark Yellow: Shepherdstown

Sociology VS. All professions salaries in Shepherdstown

$77,035 $72,505 $79,425 $81,125 $85,455
$52,980 $54,840 $57,620 $60,090 $62,300
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Sociology in Shepherdstown
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Shepherdstown

Salaries for sociology professionals in Shepherdstown have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $85,455 per year was earned by sociology professionals in Shepherdstown. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for sociology professionals in Shepherdstown was $77,035 per year. The growth in the salary of sociology professionals in Shepherdstown is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Shepherdstown

10th percentile		 $41,855
25th percentile		 $54,940
50th percentile		 $75,150
75th percentile		 $108,060
90th percentile		 $117,450

Sociology professionals in Shepherdstown make a median yearly salary of $75,150. The 10% of sociology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $41,855 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $117,450 per year.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Shepherdstown

Organizational Psychology		 $0
Mental Health		 $47,260
Counseling		 $55,250
School Psychology		 $75,260
Sports Psychology		 $75,260
Sociology		 $85,455
Criminology		 $87,633
Psychology		 $88,510
Forensic Psychology		 $88,510

On average sociology professional salaries in Shepherdstown are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Sociology schools in Shepherdstown

1

There is only one accredited sociology school in the city. Many of Shepherdstown's sociology professionals are graduates of this school.

Sociology Programs Offered In Shepherdstown

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total1

Shepherdstown's sociology school offers one sociology degree and certificate program.

Student Completed Sociology Degrees In Shepherdstown

associate		 0
bachelor		 20
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total20

Approximately 20 students completed sociology courses in 2010.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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