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 #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 92 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WWU is $33,039. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $31,357 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at WWU is $391 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from WWU. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
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, 68% 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 90 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Archeology | 15 |
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