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Social Sciences at Western Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a social sciences school? To help you decide if Western Illinois University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's social sciences program.

WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and has a total student population of 7,490. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 students received their master's degree in social sciences.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

WIU Social Sciences Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Social Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at WIU

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, WIU does offer online courses in social sciences for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

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Social Sciences Student Demographics at WIU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Western Illinois University.

WIU Social Sciences Master’s Program

52% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 23 students who graduated with a master’s in social sciences from WIU in 2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in social sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 7
International Students 14
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Concentrations Within Social Sciences

The following social sciences concentations are available at Western Illinois University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Illinois University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics 8
Geography & Cartography 6
Political Science & Government 6
Sociology 5

Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Western Illinois University.

Occupation Jobs in IL Average Salary in IL
High School Teachers 43,720 $72,370
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 30,150 $61,670
Statisticians 1,820 $89,040
Survey Researchers 1,590 $57,560
Social Sciences Professors 1,250 $54,050

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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