Below are the key facts about this program at Illinois State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University awarded 218 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Illinois State University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University earn a median of $50,675 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,607 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. About 67% 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 bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Illinois State University granted 83 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (66%).
Illinois State University granted 70 bachelor’s degrees in sociology, general in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
Illinois State University conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in economics, general in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
Illinois State University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in geography in the most recent reporting year — 41% to women and 59% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
Illinois State University granted 17 bachelor’s completions in anthropology, general in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Illinois State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 43 |