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Sociology in Washington

Sociology Schools in Washington

586 students earned Sociology degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Washington

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 572
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 14.7%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Washington

11,700 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $74,130, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

274 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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138 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,768. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,484.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,108. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at SPU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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Whitman College

Walla Walla
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,627. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Whitman.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Sociology Careers in WA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Managers 22% $116,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Political Science & Government 984
Economics 713
General Social Sciences 518
Anthropology 232
Geography & Cartography 218
International Relations & Security 64
Other Social Sciences 61
Urban Studies 37

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