by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #293 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #11 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMW is $28,933. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMW, sociology students borrow a median amount of $23,500 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 University of Mary Washington.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 57 |
| Political Science & Government | 44 |
| Economics | 24 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
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