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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #451 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 191 |
Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 197 |
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 395 |
Best Social Sciences Schools | 451 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from EIU. This makes it the #111 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $326 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from EIU. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 17 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 9 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from EIU in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in social sciences.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 16 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Eastern 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 |
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Political Science & Government | 36 |
Sociology | 18 |
Economics | 11 |
Geography & Cartography | 7 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Communication & Journalism | 125 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 102 |
English Language & Literature | 57 |
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 51 |
History | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.