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Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

65.68%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

94%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

30

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,900

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sociology Program

The sociology program at Albany State 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 Georgia colleges that offer sociology program.

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Albany State University

1704 South Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA

History

Albany State University, located in Albany, GA, was founded in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institution by Joseph Winthrop Holley. The school began to receive state funding in 1917, and became a four year institution in 1942. Albany State University is a historically black institution, and its primary goal is educating students so they can become contributing members of society.

Academics

Albany State University is primary a liberal arts school and offers over 30 programs, offering bachelors, masters and a variety of other programs. The university prides itself on providing quality education with a personal touch, reaching out to as many students possible to help them achieve their goals.

Some majors offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Albany State University should have their transcripts sealed and sent, take the placement exam if the SAT or ACT has not been taken, and fill out and submit the application form in full to the school prior to the listed deadlines. Financial aid is also available, interested students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and it is recommended you contact the financial aid office for more information.

Athletics

The Albany State University Rams participate in multiple sports:

  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Football
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male0
Female9

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black9

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

Students who have completed the Sociology program at Albany State University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Albany State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Albany State University may offer services to students like:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Albany State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball