by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how EIU compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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EIU holds a strong position among schools offering sociology. Specifically, it ranked #312 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU earn a median of $43,925 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $25,817 in student loans. This is above $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Find out more about EIU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Roughly 60% 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 bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at Eastern Illinois University.