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. In addition, we cover how UW ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 262 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 266 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW is $27,059. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW was $692 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UW. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UW 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 UW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 43 |
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Geography & Cartography | 24 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
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