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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 196 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 206 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 207 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 204 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Illinois State. This makes it the #135 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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Of the 207 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Illinois State in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Illinois State in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Illinois State 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 | 99 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 285 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 123 |
| History | 123 |
| English Language & Literature | 120 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 91 |
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