by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Illinois University among the top schools in the country for sociology, placing at #357 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 357 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 10 of 14 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 30 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level available for sociology at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 10 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 30 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 307 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $39,362 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $30,478 in student loans. This is higher than $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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Among recent graduates, 29% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University 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 Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Western Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
