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Sociology at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

If you plan to study Sociology, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is in Stevens Point, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 sociology degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Of 8,233 students, 986 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,848 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#7 of 9
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#26 of 48
Best Value	Nationwide	#211 of 543
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#269 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Sociology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,148
2 years	$32,213
3 years	$37,021
4 years	$43,997
5 years	$48,344

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point report median earnings of $43,997, compared with $44,917 for all University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is $25,968.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Sociology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are 78% women (45) and 22% men (13).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Of the 58 bachelor’s sociology graduates at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 78% were women (45) and 22% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	48
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 17% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, below the national average of 56%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

The Sociology program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	58

Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Graduates of the Sociology program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.