by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at EIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates EIU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #512 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 512 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 13 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 54 of 105 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This social sciences area of study at EIU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 36 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 |
| Economics | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,631 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at EIU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $25,278 in student loans. This is above $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at EIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
