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. We've also included details on how Whitman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Whitman was ranked #275 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 270 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 275 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitman College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Whitman was $2,545 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,070 | $61,070 |
| Fees | $422 | $422 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,640 | $14,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $800 | $800 |
Learn more about Whitman tuition and fees.
The sociology program at Whitman awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Whitman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Whitman 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 Whitman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Whitman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.