by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #365 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 365 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Michigan | 5 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 46 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 5 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 313 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU earn a median of $42,720 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, sociology students accumulate a median of $30,422 in student loans. This is higher than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 1 |
