by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC highly for social sciences, ranked #307 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 307 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 10 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 36 of 105 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 231 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
This social sciences area of study at UIC includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 86 |
| Sociology | 76 |
| Economics | 71 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 231 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC earn a median of $49,884 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIC, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,106 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Graduate study is also available at UIC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 22 |
