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 WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #299 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 295 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 299 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from WKU. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $32,762. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,465 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from WKU in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WKU sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from WKU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 41 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.