Below are the key facts about graduate study in sociology at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Wisconsin-Madison among the top schools in the country for sociology, coming in at #13 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 13 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 9 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 48 |
The following degree levels are available for sociology at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 105 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 8 master’s degrees in sociology.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 | $35,635 | $52,332 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 16 doctoral degrees in sociology.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 University of Wisconsin-Madison with a doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 105 |