by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how PLU stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PLU earn a median of $50,401 a year. This is below $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PLU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
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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 majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU 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 Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Pacific Lutheran University.