by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #27 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIS as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #759 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 759 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 27 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 87 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UIS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 28 |
This social sciences field at UIS breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 47 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4 |
| Economics | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Springfield conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UIS holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #27 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIS, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,848 in student loans. This is above $25,360, the typical median for all majors at UIS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,503 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UIS were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 28 |