by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Whitewater ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 238 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Whitewater go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,411 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Whitewater was $687 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $284 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW - Whitewater. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW - Whitewater does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Whitewater Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 47 |
| Geography & Cartography | 38 |
| Economics | 17 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
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