Ranked one of the top programs in the country, Wisconsin Sociology provides students with the skills for entering the world of business, industry, and organizations.
What is Sociology?
An undergraduate sociology major provides valuable insights into social factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, education, and social class that affect work and how organizations operate.
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists study the structure of societies as well as how they change, interact with one another, and impact the individuals within them.
Sociologists answer their questions using a variety of scientific research methods, including survey research, statistical analysis, ethnography, conversation analysis, and content analysis. The results of sociological investigations help develop new theories and inform social policies and programs.
Meet Your Advisor
Lyn Macgregor
Schedule an appointment on Starfish.
8128D Sewell Social Sciences
(608) 262-3572
lyn.macgregor@wisc.edu
Sociology Major Skills
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Understand Social Dynamics, Contexts & Consequences
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Research & Research Design
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Global & Multicultural Competency
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Qualitative & Quantitative Data Analysis
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Critical Thinking
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Written & Oral Communication
Together, this proves to be valuable preparation for graduate study as well as a broad range of careers in business, education, research, and social services.
For more information, see the undergraduate student resource section of the American Sociological Association’s website.
About the Sociology Major
Chart Your Path Forward
Schedule a 30-minute appointment for career & internship advising at SuccessWorks (3rd floor University Book Store), or at a number of satellite locations across campus.
After Graduation
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$101,770 was the median annual wage for sociologists in May 2023.*
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3,000+ job openings for sociologists are projected each year.*
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Top 10 employers of Wisconsin Sociology alumni include Google, Epic, Chicago Public Schools, American Family Insurance, and the State of Wisconsin.
*Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
