by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #149 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 149 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 5 of 14 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for sociology at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,185 a year. This is below $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $19,315 in student loans. This is lower than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at UIC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 8 |
