by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #324 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 317 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 324 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from WIU. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from WIU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
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