Professor of Sociology

Code: 25-1067.00

Also known as: Adjunct Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Faculty Member, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor, Social Science Instructor, Sociology Instructor, Sociology Professor

Description: Sociology Professors help students to develop a variety of critical analysis and empirical investigation techniques to better understand human behavior and its origins. Most Sociology Professors have a doctoral degree. Depending on the level of study, some Sociology Professors may only require a Master's degree.

Professor of Sociology

Typical wages


10% $38,910
25% $55,490
Median $75,610
75% $103,670
90% $145,990

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
17,000
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
17,600
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 1,300