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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how U-M 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, U-M came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 15 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in sociology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in sociology from U-M. This makes it the #10 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,832 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, sociology students borrow a median amount of $42,527 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
Learn more about U-M tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 132 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from U-M. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
U-M does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from U-M in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 690 |
| Political Science & Government | 254 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.