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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.
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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 |
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