by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NCC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NCC as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #518 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 518 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 14 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 55 of 105 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at NCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
This social sciences area of study at NCC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 18 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Criminology | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Central College awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
NCC holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NCC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,021 a year. This is below $55,964, the median for all majors at NCC.
To complete a bachelor’s at NCC, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,900 in student loans. This is above $25,686, the typical median for all majors at NCC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,026 | $45,446 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NCC are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
