by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in sociology from NIU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $33,211. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at NIU is $247 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Northern Illinois University.
Of the 69 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from NIU in 2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from NIU in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 75 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 12 |
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