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, and more. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, WUSTL came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 25 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WUSTL was $2,573 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
Learn more about WUSTL tuition and fees.
Of the 23 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WUSTL, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 120 |
| Anthropology | 104 |
| Political Science & Government | 92 |
| International Relations & National Security | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.