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. Also, learn how Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #197 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 196 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 197 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Wayne State. This makes it the #188 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 Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,381 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wayne State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $28,781 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Wayne State. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Wayne State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 115 |
| Economics | 48 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
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