by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UIS compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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UIS holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #712 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #27 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Springfield awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIS, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,848 in student loans. This is above $25,360, the typical median for all majors at UIS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,503 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
Learn more about UIS tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UIS were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UIS are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at University of Illinois Springfield.
The social sciences program at UIS offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 47 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 4 |
| Economics | 1 |