Social Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 30 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 106 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 30 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 106 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Students who complete University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,409 |
| 2 years | $44,868 |
| 3 years | $55,946 |
| 4 years | $67,470 |
| 5 years | $77,541 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $67,470, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at $21,811.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.