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. In addition, we cover how Wilkes ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #313 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #15 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilkes is $30,809. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wilkes, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Wilkes University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wilkes. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wilkes are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 7 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
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