by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #24 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #769 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 769 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 29 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 90 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This social sciences area of study at Western Illinois University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 29 |
| Political Science and Government | 18 |
| Geography and Cartography | 16 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #24 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $39,041 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $27,739 in student loans. This is above $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
