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Sociology at Wichita State University

If you are interested in studying Sociology, consider the program at Wichita State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Wichita State University sits in Wichita, KS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 sociology degrees were granted at Wichita State University.

Studying Online at Wichita State University

Online coursework is an option at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Wichita State University

Use these rankings to compare Wichita State University’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Wichita State University

Those who finish Wichita State University’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,174
2 years	$27,181
3 years	$30,750
4 years	$34,049
5 years	$37,333

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Wichita State University report median earnings of $34,049, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Sociology graduates from Wichita State University comes in at $30,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Sociology graduates at Wichita State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Wichita State University are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University

Among the 9 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Wichita State University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, below the national average of 56%.*

Sociology Master’s Program at Wichita State University

Of the 4 master’s sociology graduates at Wichita State University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Wichita State University

The Sociology program at Wichita State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	13

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Those who complete Sociology program at Wichita State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.