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. We've also included details on how Northeastern Illinois University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #472 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 449 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 472 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University is $36,686. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
Learn more about Northeastern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Of the 18 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern Illinois University, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northeastern Illinois University does not offer an online option for its sociology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Other Social Sciences | 8 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.