by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Gonzaga ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Gonzaga was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 187 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gonzaga University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,675 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gonzaga, sociology students borrow a median amount of $67,274 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Gonzaga paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,540 | $52,540 |
| Fees | $960 | $960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,382 | $1,382 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,080 | $15,080 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,287 | $4,287 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Gonzaga in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gonzaga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Gonzaga does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Gonzaga Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Gonzaga University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 46 |
| Economics | 24 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.