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 #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Chicago.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from UChicago in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were 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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of sociology master's degrees went to men and 46% went to 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 626 |
| General Social Sciences | 185 |
| International Relations & National Security | 162 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
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