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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 146 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in sociology from NIU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,150 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $27,639 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 NIU is $247 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from NIU. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from NIU in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Economics | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.