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Social Sciences at Eastern Illinois University

45 Bachelor's Degrees
40 Master's Degrees
#451 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.

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Social Sciences Degrees Available at EIU

EIU Social Sciences Rankings

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
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

Popularity of Social Sciences at EIU

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from EIU Cost?

$13,124 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$12,700 Average Student Debt

EIU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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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EIU Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 9

Does EIU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Social Sciences?

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.

EIU Social Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 16
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 3

Social Sciences Student Diversity at EIU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Eastern Illinois University.

Social Sciences Majors

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 36
Sociology 18
Economics 11
Geography & Cartography 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism 125
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 102
English Language & Literature 57
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 51
History 36

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