by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University highly for sociology, placing at #169 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 169 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 6 of 14 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in sociology at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois State University conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Illinois State University is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,082 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, sociology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 59% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 Sociology | 8 |
