Sociology at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying Sociology, consider the program at Illinois State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Illinois State University sits in Normal, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 78 sociology degrees were granted at Illinois State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Illinois State University
Online coursework is an option at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Sociology Rankings at Illinois State University
Rankings can help you compare Illinois State University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 48 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #164 of 543 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 543 |
Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Illinois State University
Students who complete Illinois State University’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,527 |
| 2 years | $27,822 |
| 3 years | $36,346 |
| 4 years | $48,082 |
| 5 years | $54,799 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Sociology graduates from Illinois State University report median earnings of $48,082, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from Illinois State University is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Sociology graduates at Illinois State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Illinois State University are 72% women (56) and 28% men (22).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University
Among the 70 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 73% were women (51) and 27% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, lower than the national average of 56%.*
Sociology Master’s Program at Illinois State University
Among the 8 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Illinois State University
The Sociology program at Illinois State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 78 |
Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Illinois State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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