by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SPU was ranked #410 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 395 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 410 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SPU is $25,958. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SPU paid an average of $1,055 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,965 | $37,965 |
| Fees | $849 | $849 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,498 | $15,498 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,888 |
Learn more about SPU tuition and fees.
The sociology program at SPU awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SPU 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 SPU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Seattle Pacific University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 22 |
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.