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. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #344 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from WIU. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $29,839. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $30,478 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from WIU. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in sociology from WIU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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