by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale highly for social sciences, ranked #550 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 550 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 17 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 60 of 106 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
This social sciences field at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 68 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Sociology | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 17 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is not yet ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,684 | $16,684 |
| Fees | $4,688 | $4,688 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 18 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 108 |