by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at EIU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates EIU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #513 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 513 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 13 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 54 of 106 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This social sciences area of study at EIU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 36 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 |
| Economics | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 13 master’s degrees in social sciences.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 165 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 23% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in social sciences.
EIU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from EIU were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at EIU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 61 |