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Overview for Sociology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Careers for Sociology Majors

A major in Sociology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sociology

Top 12 Washington Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
 32
(5.2%)
Moderately Selective$33,975 
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
 264
(3.8%)
Moderately Selective$23,219 
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
 28
(3.5%)
Less Selective$26,800 
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Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
 27
(3.5%)
Less Selective$26,817 
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
 13
(3.5%)
Highly Selective$34,880 
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
 96
(3.1%)
Less Selective$17,166 
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA
 15
(2.7%)
Moderately Selective$27,420 
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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
 19
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$28,322 
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
 20
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$28,260 
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
 76
(1.6%)
Less Selective$18,600 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.