by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. 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 #29 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 29 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 2 of 14 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 46 |
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 handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Northwestern University is in the top 10% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University report a median salary of $45,402 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $14,567 in student loans. This is lower than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 30% 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 bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 9 |
