by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale highly for social sciences, ranked #533 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 533 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 17 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 59 of 105 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
This social sciences field at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 68 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Sociology | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 108 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,146 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,055 in student loans. This is above $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
