Sociology Program

The sociology program at Maryville College prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer sociology program.

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Maryville College

433 West Madison Street, Pulaski, TN

Maryville College is a nonprofit private institution located in Maryville, Tennessee and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Maryville College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,100.

Areas of study offered at Maryville College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Social Sciences
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to Maryville College earn an SAT score between 950 - 1200, or an ACT score in a range of 22 - 27. This school has an acceptance rate of about 66 percent of which only 22 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at maryvillecollege.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $5,000 annually. Maryville College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Maryville College Scots participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Maryville College website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Maryville College offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).