17:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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94%

Recent graduates employed or continuing education

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Discover the power of understanding society with NDSU's sociology degree program — a dynamic choice for those eager to explore human interactions and cultural diversity. Sociology delves into the heart of social relationships, examining institutions like family, education, healthcare and government to uncover how society works. With expertise in areas such as social inequality, community development, gender studies and applied sociology, faculty will guide you to tackle pressing social challenges. Whether your passion lies in nonprofit work, policy research, human services or urban planning, sociology opens doors to a wide range of impactful careers.

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Post-Graduation Career Snapshot

Explore career possibilities within the first five years after graduation with a list of high-demand occupations. Discover how you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles through examples of potential career pathways.

High Demand Occupations

  • Compliance Analyst
  • Caseworker
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • Outreach Coordinator
  • Community Support Specialist

National Median Salary

$56,400
The median salary is based on national job listings for the above occupations that require five years experience or less.

Future Career Pathways

As you gain experience, you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles. Here are pathway occupations you might explore:
  • Case Manager
  • Director of Employee Relations
  • Consultant
Data sourced from Lightcast, a leading provider of labor market analytics and workforce data. 2025.

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At NDSU, you’ll have a dedicated academic advisor who will partner with you to create a personalized plan that aligns with your unique goals and supports your success.

Comprehensive Curriculum

At NDSU, you’ll cultivate critical thinking, creativity and analytical problem-solving skills while gaining hands-on experience through research labs and diverse coursework, available both on-campus and online to meet your unique needs.

Real-World Experience

Gain practical real-world experience through an internship experience. Internship opportunities exist in many agencies in North Dakota and Minnesota, and can be completed at any time during the calendar year. Students have interned in a variety of settings including human and social services, volunteer agencies, community development, business and industry.

Professional Development and Leadership

Broaden your horizons and expand your experience outside of the classroom through student organizations, including the Sociology Club, an organization that plans social events, outreach and community service opportunities throughout the year. Participation in extracurricular activities help build strong connections with peers and allow you to develop leadership skills.

Limitless Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program you’ll find a variety of rewarding careers that involve community service; urban and regional planning; industrial development; population analysis; agricultural and rural life advocacy; economic or marketing studies; health-related work; government administration; human relations; human and social services; management or personnel; and research analysis.

Tuition & Costs

NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options.

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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking a dynamic learning environment within a supportive, welcoming community.

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