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The bachelor's program at UIS was ranked #605 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #24 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 196 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 202 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 581 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 605 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Springfield handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UIS. This makes it the #154 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIS was $383 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $341 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,865 | $16,853 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,088 | $12,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,840 | $2,840 |
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The social sciences program at UIS awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UIS 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 UIS Online Learning page.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from UIS in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Illinois at Springfield.
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 | 48 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 6 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 49 |
| History | 21 |
| English Language & Literature | 17 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 10 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4 |
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