by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SIUE. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #20 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SIUE as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #607 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 607 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 20 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 66 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 4 |
The social sciences area of study at SIUE covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
SIUE ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #20 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SIUE earn a median of $46,938 a year. This is lower than $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SIUE, social sciences students accumulate a median of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at SIUE. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
