Occupational Employment Statistics
19-3041 Sociologists
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.
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Minnesota
| 30 | 5 | $40.49/hr | $35.91/hr | $38.70/hr | $38.70/hr | $46.65/hr | $46.65/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
| Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
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Political Scientists
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
| 200 | $99,422.64/yr | 3.9% |
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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
| 240 | $86,268.39/yr | 3.1% |
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
| 230 | $79,777.47/yr | 4.1% |
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History Teachers, Postsecondary
| 280 | $83,367.76/yr | 0.9% |
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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
| 120 | $81,471.19/yr | 3.8% |
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary
| 1,150 | $76,826.13/yr | 4.0% |
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
| 740 | $81,907.30/yr | 4.8% |
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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
| 80 | $94,361.75/yr | 3.2% |
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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
| 390 | $80,497.55/yr | 3.8% |
- Teach sociology.
- Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
- Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
- Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
- Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate research data.
- Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.
- Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate research data.
- Consult with and advise individuals such as administrators, social workers, and legislators regarding social issues and policies, as well as the implications of research findings.
- Collaborate with research workers in other disciplines.
- Develop approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on research findings in sociology and related disciplines.