by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Washington and Lee ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology & anthropology.
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Washington and Lee was ranked #3 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology & anthropology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in sociology & anthropology. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Washington and Lee paid an average of $2,110 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,315 | $63,315 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,685 | $17,685 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 sociology & anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Washington and Lee. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in sociology & anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Washington and Lee does not offer an online option for its sociology & anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Washington and Lee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology & anthropology majors at Washington and Lee University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 69 |
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.