Sociology Schools In Wisconsin

Sociology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 22 accredited sociology schools in Wisconsin. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the sociology academic community in Wisconsin, and the future trends in sociology training at the following levels:

Bachelors degree in Sociology
Masters degree in Sociology
PhD degree in Sociology

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Professional Trends

Wisconsin Vs. National Sociology Employment

Wisconsin	500
National	21,140

Of all of the sociology professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Wisconsin.

Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In Wisconsin

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
430	150	500	590	500

Yellow: Actual Values

The number of sociology professionals is growing in Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, 70 more sociology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 16% growth in the field. This growth is faster than the national trend for sociology professionals which shows a 8% increase in the number of sociology professionals working around the nation.

Sociology VS. All Professions salaries in Wisconsin

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$55,955	$58,570	$62,515	$65,790	$71,090
$43,308	$43,685	$45,556	$47,117	$48,374

Light Blue: Sociology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The salaries paid to sociology professionals are growing in Wisconsin. The mean salary for sociology professionals in 2006 was $55,955 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $71,090 per year.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Wisconsin

10th percentile	$38,165
25th percentile	$46,555
50th percentile	$62,400
75th percentile	$90,345
90th percentile	$121,985

Thus, there was a 21% growth in sociology professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 220% pay differential between the highest paid sociology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of sociology in Wisconsin.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Wisconsin

Counseling	$46,757
Criminology	$60,610
Forensic Psychology	$71,160
Mental Health	$39,144
Psychology	$71,160
School Psychology	$63,880
Sociology	$71,090
Sports Psychology	$63,880

In Wisconsin, sociology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Sociology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Wisconsin

associate	0
bachelor	23
master	3
doctor	1
Certificate	0
Total	27

The number of students graduating from the 22 accredited sociology schools in Wisconsin is decreasing. In 2006, 793 students graduated from sociology courses in Wisconsin. And in 2010, 660 students graduated.

There was a decrease in the number of sociology school degree or certificate graduates in Wisconsin by 17%. 85% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in sociology.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in Wisconsin

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