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. We've also included details on how Wazzu ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 139 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Wazzu. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wazzu go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,801 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wazzu paid an average of $1,382 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
Learn more about Wazzu tuition and fees.
Of the 57 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Wazzu in 2021-2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from Wazzu. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 250 |
| Political Science & Government | 93 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.