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. Find out how WMU compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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WMU ranks competitively among schools offering sociology. More specifically it was ranked #367 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,199 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, sociology students accumulate a median of $25,585 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from WMU were women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Michigan University.