Best Sociology Schools in Washington

Washington has 10 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 518 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,566 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,633.

Schools in WA

$31,566

WA Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Washington

Public Schools (5)

$32,170

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$30,962

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Washington produce comparable or higher early earnings for Sociology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Sociology Schools in Washington, Ranked by Earnings

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

$36,308

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,577

Graduates: 77

Acceptance: 90.2%

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA · Private

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,256

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 76.0%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$36,968

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,950

Graduates: 132

Acceptance: 42.5%

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Private

$35,420

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,575

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 80.5%

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

$27,048

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,435

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 85.4%

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA · Private

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,586

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 86.8%

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,580

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 91.8%

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,202

Graduates: 139

Acceptance: 91.3%

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,001

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 91.1%

#10

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 50.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Washington?

Central Washington University ranks #1 for Sociology in Washington with median graduate earnings of $36,308 within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Washington?

Sociology graduates in Washington earn an average of $31,566 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $31,633 for this major.

What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in Washington?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the most selective Sociology program in Washington with an acceptance rate of 42.5%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 78.6%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Sociology in Washington?

In Washington, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $30,962 vs $32,170 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Washington

Computer Engineering $108,990 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $92,872 Computer Programming $76,998 Computer Science $72,683 Materials Engineering $70,680 Construction Management $70,430 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,987 Computer and Information Sciences, General $66,995

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.