Wisconsin · Sociology

Best Sociology institutions in Wisconsin, ranked by earnings

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

Institutions
17
offering CIP 45.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
362
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$35,981
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
9
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,844
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
$95,130
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 9 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,8883651%$25,968
2University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,4524649%$26,000
3University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,4112859%$26,250
4Beloit College
Beloit Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,222871%$21,381$27,000
5Saint Norbert College
De Pere Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,9811471%$23,319$26,000
6University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,88910090%$17,802
7University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Kenosha Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,7102340%$26,250
8University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,5293571%$25,000
9University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,1111164%$21,500

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
100
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$95,130
median $82,570
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology programs in Wisconsin.

Which Sociology program in Wisconsin has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point tops the list at $37,888. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Sociologists earn in Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for Sociologists in Wisconsin is $95,130 (median $82,570), across about 100 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Sociology program?+

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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