Sociology Program

The sociology program at SUNY at Fredonia 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 New York colleges that offer sociology program.

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SUNY at Fredonia

Also known as SUNY Cortland

Miller Building, Cortland, NY

SUNY at Fredonia, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fredonia, New York, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Over 5,800 students enroll at SUNY at Fredonia yearly.

Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• History

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among students admitted to SUNY at Fredonia are within the range of 22 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 970 to 1170 for the SAT exam. This school admits approximately 50 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 33 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at SUNY at Fredonia varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,900 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

SUNY at Fredonia has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.fredonia.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

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