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 Western Illinois University compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering sociology. More specifically it was ranked #306 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University report a median salary of $39,362 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $30,478 in student loans. This is higher than $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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Among recent graduates, 29% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University 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 Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Illinois University.