by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #110 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 110 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 4 of 14 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 46 |
Here is each degree level available for sociology at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Illinois is in the top 15% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois report a median salary of $47,028 a year. This is lower than $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, sociology students borrow a median amount of $21,154 in student loans. This is above $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 2 |
