by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WKU, HILLTOPPERS compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS is a solid choice among schools offering sociology. Specifically, it ranked #411 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,863 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, sociology students accumulate a median of $26,529 in student loans. This is higher than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Kentucky University.