by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #290 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 290 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 9 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 30 of 105 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 218 |
| Master’s | 43 |
This social sciences area of study at Illinois State University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 93 |
| Sociology | 78 |
| Economics | 43 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Geography and Cartography | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University awarded 218 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Illinois State University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University earn a median of $50,675 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,607 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 43 |
