Sociology Program

The sociology program at University of Maryland – Baltimore County 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 Maryland colleges that offer sociology program.

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University of Maryland – Baltimore County

620 West Lexington St, Baltimore, MD

UMBC is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland and provides a large number of program options for students. Enrollment at UMBC is nearly thirteen thousand per year.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at University of Maryland - Baltimore County. A score in a range of 1640 to 1940 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. UMBC has an admissions rate of around 61 percent of which only 29 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $10,000, while nonresidents pay $22,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students and costs about $6,700 annually. Some students at UMBC may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for University of Maryland - Baltimore County is the "Retrievers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to view more about University of Maryland - Baltimore County can visit their website at http://www.umbc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Maryland – Baltimore County has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).