by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UChicago 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, UChicago came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UChicago. This makes it the #13 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from UChicago. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 777 |
| General Social Sciences | 227 |
| International Relations & National Security | 163 |
| Political Science & Government | 131 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.