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. Also, learn how GWU stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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GWU holds a strong position among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #75 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in District Of Columbia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at GWU report a median salary of $50,452 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at GWU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at George Washington University.