by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Northwestern came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 8 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Northwestern. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $38,402. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the 11 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwestern, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 421 |
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.