Social Sciences at Eastern Illinois University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Illinois University is in Charleston, IL.
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Studying Online at Eastern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Illinois University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #325 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #483 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Eastern Illinois University
Those who finish Eastern Illinois University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,683 |
| 2 years | $35,352 |
| 3 years | $37,505 |
| 4 years | $42,631 |
| 5 years | $50,350 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Eastern Illinois University take home a median $42,631, compared with $54,001 for all Eastern Illinois University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Eastern Illinois University is $25,278.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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