by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at UIS. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIS as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #783 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 783 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 29 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 91 of 106 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UIS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 28 |
This social sciences field at UIS breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 47 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4 |
| Economics | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Springfield awarded 28 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UIS is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 212 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UIS are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UIS. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 24 |