by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Illinois State University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #287 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 287 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 9 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 106 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 218 |
| Master’s | 43 |
This social sciences area of study at Illinois State University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 93 |
| Sociology | 78 |
| Economics | 43 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Geography and Cartography | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois State University handed out 43 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Illinois State University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 145 |
Among recent graduates, 37% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Illinois State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 218 |