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Sociology at University of Mary Washington

44 Bachelor's Degrees
#260 Overall Quality
$35,499 Bachelor's Salary
Sociology is one of the majors in the social sciences program at University of Mary Washington.

We'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. Also, learn how UMW ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.

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Sociology Degrees Available at UMW

UMW Sociology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #260 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 256
Best Sociology Schools 260

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Sociology Graduates from UMW Make?

$35,499 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Sociology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMW is $35,499. 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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Sociology from UMW Cost?

$14,559 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UMW Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMW paid an average of $1,209 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $508 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,938 $25,858
Fees $5,621 $5,621
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $14,040 $14,040
On Campus Other Expenses $2,750 $2,750

Learn more about UMW tuition and fees.

UMW Sociology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The sociology program at UMW awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in sociology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 28
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Does UMW Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Sociology?

UMW 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 UMW Online Learning page.

Sociology Student Diversity at UMW

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Mary Washington.

Majors Similar to Sociology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Geography & Cartography 46
Political Science & Government 42
International Relations & National Security 22
Economics 20
Anthropology 3

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