Sociology at University of Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, take a look at what University of Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 sociology graduations were recorded at University of Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Chicago
Many students take online classes at University of Chicago. Among 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at University of Chicago
Use these rankings to compare University of Chicago’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 543 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 543 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 543 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 48 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #306 of 543 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Sociology graduates at University of Chicago, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sociology graduates at University of Chicago are 66% women (42) and 34% men (22).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at University of Chicago
Of the 48 bachelor’s sociology graduates at University of Chicago, 77% were women (37) and 23% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
Minority students account for 52% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, lower than the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at University of Chicago
Of the 6 master’s sociology graduates at University of Chicago, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Sociology Doctoral Program at University of Chicago
Of the 10 doctoral sociology graduates at University of Chicago, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 30% of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at University of Chicago
This Sociology program at University of Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 64 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Those who complete Sociology program at University of Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.