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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #546 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #26 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #322 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 110 |
| Communication & Journalism | 73 |
| English Language & Literature | 49 |
| History | 30 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 27 |
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