by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Western Illinois University compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #750 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #29 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $39,041 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $27,739 in student loans. This is above $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 59% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Western Illinois University.
The social sciences program at Western Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 29 |
| Political Science & Government | 18 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 8 |