by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU as a strong choice for sociology, placing at #67 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 67 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 4 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 87 |
Here is each degree level offered in sociology at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Washington University awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
GWU ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 3 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at GWU report a median salary of $50,452 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 6 |