by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at U of Michigan. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks U of Michigan as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #24 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 24 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Michigan | 1 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in sociology at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 119 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,288 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, sociology students accumulate a median of $18,568 in student loans. This is below $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. Roughly 59% of graduates 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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Graduate study is also available at U of Michigan. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 11 |
