by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Willamette ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Willamette was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 250 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 254 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Willamette University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Willamette is $29,312. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Willamette paid an average of $2,000 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,000 | $48,000 |
| Fees | $268 | $268 |
| Books and Supplies | $933 | $933 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,490 | $15,490 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,810 | $2,810 |
Learn more about Willamette tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Willamette. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Willamette 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 Willamette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Willamette University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 40 |
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Archeology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.