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 UW - Madison 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, UW - Madison came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 16 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UW - Madison. This makes it the #11 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,889 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 105 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UW - Madison. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in sociology from UW - Madison. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 714 |
| Political Science & Government | 391 |
| Geography & Cartography | 94 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.