Sociology Schools in Washington

In 2022-2023, 586 students earned their Sociology degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 116th most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Washington

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	8
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	8
Master’s Degree	6

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Washington is as follows:

• Asian: 11.8%
• Black or African American: 3.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%
• White: 46.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
• Other Races: 14.7%

Jobs for Sociology Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 11,700 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

Wages for Sociology Jobs in Washington

Sociology grads earn an average of $74,130 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

Most Popular Sociology Programs in WA

There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Sociology Careers in WA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Managers	22%	$116,700

Related Majors in Washington

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
Economics	50
Political Science & Government	27
Geography & Cartography	24
Anthropology	13
International Relations & Security	13
Archeology	1
Other Social Sciences	1

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View Nationwide Sociology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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