by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Whittier ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Whittier was ranked #380 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #48 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Whittier College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Whittier go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,730 a year. This is less than $30,566, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Whittier College.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 29 |
| Political Science & Government | 16 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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