by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for sociology, placing at #316 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 316 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 8 of 14 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in sociology at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 281 |
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,474 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 4 |
