Statistics

Professional Trends

West Virginia Vs. National Sociology Employment

West Virginia	60
National	21,140

Of all of the sociology professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of West Virginia.

Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In West Virginia

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
40	40	40	40	60

Yellow: Actual Values

Sociology is a growing field in West Virginia. In 2010 there were 20 more sociology professionals working in West Virginia than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of sociology has grown by 50% in West Virginia. 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 West Virginia

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$53,420	$54,560	$54,070	$58,920	$52,660
$38,568	$40,154	$41,268	$42,203	$43,413

Light Blue: Sociology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The salaries paid to sociology professionals are declining in West Virginia. In 2006 sociology professionals made a mean salary of $53,420 per year, and in 2010 they made $52,660 per year.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in West Virginia

10th percentile	$24,240
25th percentile	$42,630
50th percentile	$51,360
75th percentile	$64,370
90th percentile	$73,820

Thus, sociology professionals' salaries declined by 1% in 4 years. This decline is quite different from state trends for all professionals. There is a 205% 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 West Virginia.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in West Virginia

Counseling	$29,912
Criminology	$42,205
Forensic Psychology	$70,060
Mental Health	$26,854
Psychology	$70,060
School Psychology	$48,170
Sociology	$52,660
Sports Psychology	$48,170

In West Virginia, sociology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Sociology programs available for each degree type for all schools in West Virginia

associate	0
bachelor	10
master	2
doctor	0
Certificate	1
Total	13

The number of students graduating from the 10 accredited sociology schools in West Virginia is increasing. In 2006, 176 students graduated from sociology courses in West Virginia. And in 2010, 260 students graduated.

This represents a 48% increase in the number of sociology degree or certificate school graduates in West Virginia state. A majority of these graduates, or 77%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in sociology.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in West Virginia

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