by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how North Central ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at North Central was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Central College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 267% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at North Central paid an average of $1,379 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,114 | $44,114 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,434 | $12,434 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at North Central are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the North Central social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the North Central Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at North Central College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 17 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.