What will I learn?

Our MA program prepares students to apply social research skills to a wide range of industries and jobs. MA students go on to a range of careers as data analysts, program managers, researchers, grant writers, and others across many different industries. Our diverse community of deeply engaged faculty provides students with rigorous research training as well as developing in-depth understanding of social systems, dynamics, and human behavior. The core MA course sequence provides a strong foundation in sociological theory, research, and analysis, while elective courses and faculty mentoring help develop students’ expertise in more specific areas of sociological study. Graduate students in the UWM Department of Sociology come from a wide variety of backgrounds. We welcome applications from prospective students with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, as well as those with degrees in other fields who have developed a passionate interest in sociology.

Which department am I in?

College of Letters and Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$27,090.00 (22,85,690) per year

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment – 800

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus

3203 N Downer Ave,

Milwaukee,

Wisconsin,

53211, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent as determined by the UWM Center on International Education, from a regionally accredited institution.

A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent measure on a grading system that does not use a 4.0 scale.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.