by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLU is $31,575. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PLU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from PLU. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 15 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
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