by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UIC stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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UIC is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #344 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 231 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC earn a median of $49,884 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIC, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,106 in student loans. This is higher than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UIC are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UIC are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
The social sciences program at UIC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 86 |
| Sociology | 76 |
| Economics | 71 |
| Anthropology | 36 |