by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Northern Illinois University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #545 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 545 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 16 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 59 of 106 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
This social sciences area of study at Northern Illinois University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 62 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| Economics | 26 |
| Geography and Cartography | 18 |
| Criminology | 14 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 26 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Northern Illinois University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 7 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Northern Illinois University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northern Illinois University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 130 |