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Sociology Schools in Washington

650 students earned Sociology degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 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 639
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

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: 13.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.7%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

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

87% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $43,620 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,514.

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

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $62,373 after graduation. An average student at Gonzaga will pay a net price of $34,451. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Whitworth. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,492.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,714. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,228 a year.

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Whitman College

Walla Walla
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $35,894.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,800 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

In their early career, PLU grads earn an average salary of $49,192. This private school has an average net price of $23,024. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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
Sociology Professors 19% $62,980
Sociologists 8% $75,670

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
Criminology 289
Anthropology 232
Geography & Cartography 218
International Relations & Security 64
Other Social Sciences 61

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