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 UW - Stevens Point ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Stevens Point was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 247 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 251 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Stevens Point is $37,888. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Stevens Point, sociology students borrow a median amount of $17,964 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Stevens Point was $672 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $296 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,112 | $16,132 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
| Books and Supplies | $250 | $250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,322 | $3,322 |
Learn more about UW - Stevens Point tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UW - Stevens Point 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 - Stevens Point Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| International Relations & National Security | 10 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.