by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Illinois State. This makes it the #51 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $33,636. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, sociology students borrow a median amount of $30,722 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Illinois State is $304 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Illinois State was $804 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 57 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Illinois State, about 33% were men and 67% 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 bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Illinois State in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% 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 master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.