by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WMU highly for sociology, ranked #454 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 454 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Michigan | 7 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 of 46 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 7 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 373 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,199 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, sociology students accumulate a median of $25,585 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Find out more about WMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 40% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 1 |
