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Major · CIP 45.11

Sociology

936 international students graduated in Sociology in the 2024–25 academic year. 1,009 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
936
International graduates, 2024–25
615 bachelor's · 173 master's · 109 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
1,009
Four-year schools that offer it
2
Related occupations

Occupations related to Sociology

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
SociologistsSOC 19-3041 · Usually needs more education200 openings a year · 81 LCA filings200+3.8%$106,03081
Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-40614,900 openings a year · 382 LCA filings4,900+5%$61,990382

College teaching in this field: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology