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Most Focused Sociology Schools in West Virginia

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6 Ranked Colleges
3% Top School Degree Focus

Sociology is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on sociology — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.

For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 6 schools in West Virginia that offer sociology awards in the field.

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Most Focused Schools for Sociology in West Virginia

Below are the schools where sociology makes up the largest share of degrees in West Virginia.

Most Focused Sociology Schools

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The most focused school in the country for sociology is Concord University. Located in the rural area of Athens, Concord University is a public university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Concord University

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Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University came in at #2 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Located in the rural area of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public university. About 2% of the degrees Shepherd University awards are in sociology, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about sociology at Shepherd University

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American Public University System ranks #3 for sociology by degree focus. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 114 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for American Public University System

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Fairmont State University ranks #4 for sociology by degree focus. Located in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State University is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Fairmont State University

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Marshall University came in at #5 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Set in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public institution. About 0.3% of the degrees Marshall University awards are in sociology, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full sociology report for Marshall University

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West Virginia University ranked #6 on our list of the most focused sociology schools. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in sociology, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full sociology details for West Virginia University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

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