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, and more. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 125% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in sociology from SIUC. This makes it the #188 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Of the 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from SIUC in 2020-2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from SIUC in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 24 |
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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