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 Wake Forest University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Wake Forest University was ranked #59 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,812 a year. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wake Forest University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Wake Forest University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wake Forest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| Economics | 117 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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