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. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #327 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from WKU. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,618 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,529 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from WKU. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 2 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
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