by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Chicago. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 44 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Chicago among the top schools in the country for sociology, coming in at #5 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 5 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 1 of 14 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 46 |
Here is each degree level available for sociology at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,256 | $67,446 |
| Fees | $1,878 | $1,878 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. About 27% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Chicago. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 10 |