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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #552 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #23 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 198 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 204 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 433 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 552 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from WIU. This makes it the #179 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WIU offers online option in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from WIU. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Western Illinois University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 133 |
| Communication & Journalism | 78 |
| History | 21 |
| English Language & Literature | 20 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.