by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in sociology at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #30 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 30 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 2 of 14 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 48 |
The following degree levels are offered in sociology at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 6 master’s degrees in sociology.
Northwestern University is not currently ranked for sociology at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Among recent graduates, 83% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 9 doctoral degrees in sociology.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for sociology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 20 |