Social Sciences at Western Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Western Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Illinois University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #29 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #90 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #267 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #750 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Western Illinois University
Those who finish Western Illinois 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 | $31,894 |
| 2 years | $28,352 |
| 3 years | $33,568 |
| 4 years | $39,041 |
| 5 years | $48,900 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Western Illinois University take home a median $39,041, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Western Illinois University is $27,739.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Western Illinois University go on to a range of careers. 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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