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. We've also included details on how SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from SIUE. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,291 a year. 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 SIUE, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,500 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 SIUE is $298 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from SIUE in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 26 |
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
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