Best Sociology Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 14 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 468 recent graduates. Graduates earn $31,643 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,633.

Schools in WI

$31,643

WI Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in Wisconsin

Public Schools (9)

$31,968

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$31,056

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Wisconsin produce comparable or higher early earnings for Sociology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Sociology Schools in Wisconsin, Ranked by Earnings

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$35,635

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,772

Graduates: 76

Acceptance: 43.4%

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$34,847

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,838

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 87.4%

Beloit College

Beloit, WI · Private

$24,035

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,099

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 57.4%

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI · Public

$36,591

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,155

Graduates: 49

Acceptance: 82.8%

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public

$27,181

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,134

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 73.3%

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,368

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 88.4%

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

$32,213

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,148

Graduates: 86

Acceptance: 90.1%

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI · Private

$28,236

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 92.2%

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Public

$33,565

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,494

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 72.6%

#10

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI · Public

$34,526

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,443

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 81.6%

#11

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,154

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 76.1%

#12

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI · Private

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, WI · Public

$26,896

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 93.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in Wisconsin?

University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #1 for Sociology in Wisconsin with median graduate earnings of $35,635 within two years of graduation. There are 14 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in Wisconsin?

Sociology graduates in Wisconsin earn an average of $31,643 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $31,633 for this major.

What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in Wisconsin?

University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most selective Sociology program in Wisconsin with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 79.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Sociology in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $31,056 vs $31,968 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Wisconsin

Computer Engineering $73,755 Construction Management $63,643 Computer Programming $62,260 Civil Engineering $62,210 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,271 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $60,265 Computer Science $59,189 Computer Systems Analysis $57,437

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.