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. We've also included details on how Whitworth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Whitworth was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 292 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 296 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitworth University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Whitworth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,727 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
Part-time undergraduates at Whitworth paid an average of $2,070 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $49,600 | $49,600 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $768 | $768 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,825 | $3,825 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitworth University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Whitworth 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 Whitworth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Whitworth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 27 |
| Political Science & Government | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
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