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 Wake Forest University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Wake Forest University was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 83 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,257 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wake Forest University paid an average of $2,650 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,608 | $63,608 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,848 | $17,848 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,320 | $3,320 |
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Of the 47 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Wake Forest University, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wake Forest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Wake Forest University 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 Wake Forest University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Wake Forest University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Economics | 120 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
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