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 WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $26,202. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,087 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at WWU is $391 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| Geography & Cartography | 40 |
| Archeology | 15 |
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