by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how CWU compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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CWU is a solid choice among schools offering sociology. More specifically it was ranked #168 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #47 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CWU earn a median of $49,664 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CWU, sociology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Central Washington University.