Sociology at Whitman College
If you plan to study Sociology, consider the program at Whitman College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Whitman College is in Walla Walla, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 sociology graduations were recorded at Whitman College.
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Studying Online at Whitman College
Whitman College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Sociology Rankings at Whitman College
Use these rankings to compare Whitman College’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #46 of 160 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #154 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #512 of 543 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from Whitman College is $20,039.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sociology graduates at Whitman College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at Whitman College are 75% women (9) and 25% men (3).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Whitman College
Of the 12 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Whitman College, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitman College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitman College, 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 Whitman College
This Sociology program at Whitman College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Students who finish Sociology program at Whitman College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Sociology majors, 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.
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