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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Western ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #405 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 390 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 405 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,178 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
Learn more about Western tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Western 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 Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Colorado University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.