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 SPU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SPU was ranked #468 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Seattle Pacific University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SPU is $21,001. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SPU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Seattle Pacific University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SPU. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Economics | 39 |
Political Science & Government | 12 |
Urban Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.