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Sociology at Western Colorado University

If you plan to study Sociology, consider the program at Western Colorado University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Colorado University sits in Gunnison, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 sociology graduations were recorded at Western Colorado University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Colorado University

Distance learning is available at Western Colorado University. Of 3,568 students, 1,449 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 424 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Western Colorado University

Rankings can help you compare Western Colorado University’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Western Colorado University

Graduates of Western Colorado University’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,165
2 years	$28,381
3 years	$33,496
4 years	$37,385
5 years	$52,935

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Western Colorado University report median earnings of $37,385, compared with $42,253 for all Western Colorado University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at Western Colorado University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Western Colorado University are 36% women (4) and 64% men (7).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Western Colorado University

Of the 11 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Western Colorado University, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 27% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University, below the national average of 56%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Western Colorado University

This Sociology program at Western Colorado University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	11

Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Students who finish Sociology program at Western Colorado University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.