Social Sciences at Illinois State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, take a look at what Illinois State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Illinois State University is located in Normal, IL.
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Studying Online at Illinois State University
Distance learning is available at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Illinois State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Illinois State University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 30 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #15 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 106 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #295 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #517 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Illinois State University
Students who complete Illinois State University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,832 |
| 2 years | $33,955 |
| 3 years | $44,256 |
| 4 years | $50,675 |
| 5 years | $60,289 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Illinois State University earn a median of $50,675, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Illinois State University stands at $22,607.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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