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Overview for Sociology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Careers for Sociology Majors

A major in Sociology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sociology

Top 22 Wisconsin Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Beloit College
Beloit, WI
 22
(7.1%)
Moderately Selective$31,540 
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI
 42
(6.4%)
Less Selective$13,641 
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
 103
(6.0%)
Less Selective$13,735 
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Northland College
Ashland, WI
 7
(5.3%)
Less Selective$23,101 
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
 68
(4.3%)
Less Selective$13,769 
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI
 18
(4.1%)
Less Selective$25,926 
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI
 41
(3.8%)
Less Selective$13,793 
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Edgewood College
Madison, WI
 12
(3.2%)
Less Selective$20,040 
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
 14
(3.0%)
Less Selective$13,932 
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
 41
(2.7%)
Moderately Selective$14,221 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.