Sociology Program

The sociology program at Nebraska Wesleyan University 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 Nebraska colleges that offer sociology program.

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Nebraska Wesleyan University (UNMC)

42nd & Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Lincoln, NE, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at Nebraska Wesleyan University scored between 23 - 28 on the ACT exam. This school accepts about 80% of applicants yearly. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 30% of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $27,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $4,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Nebraska Wesleyan University "Prairie Wolves" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/ to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UNMC 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).