Below are the key facts about graduate study in sociology at University of Chicago. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. 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 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 5 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 1 of 14 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 48 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Chicago handed out 6 master’s degrees in sociology.
University of Chicago 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 | $79,539 | $79,539 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago are White. Approximately 83% 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago handed out 10 doctoral degrees in sociology.
University of Chicago has not been ranked for sociology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 80% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% 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 doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Chicago. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 48 |