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. We've also included details on how Puget Sound ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology & anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Puget Sound was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology & anthropology list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puget Sound handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Sociology & Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Puget Sound go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,495 a year. This is less than $28,378, which is the national median of all sociology & anthropology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Puget Sound paid an average of $1,874 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,340 | $59,340 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,040 | $15,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,624 | $2,624 |
Learn more about Puget Sound tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 sociology & anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Puget Sound. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Puget Sound are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puget Sound with a bachelor's in sociology & anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Puget Sound does not offer an online option for its sociology & anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Puget Sound Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology & anthropology majors at University of Puget Sound.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 53 |
| Economics | 26 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Sociology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.