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Sociology & Anthropology in Illinois

Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Sociology & Anthropology Grads in Illinois

810 people in the state and 659,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Sociology & Anthropology.

Sociology & Anthropology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Sociology & Anthropology Jobs in Illinois

Sociology & Anthropology grads earn an average of $83,041 in the state and $147,390 nationwide.

Sociology & Anthropology Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Sociology & Anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,437 a year. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#2

Augustana College

Rock Island

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,767 a year. The school admits about 68% of applicants. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Knox College

Galesburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,306 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#4

Governors State University

University Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,030 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 59%. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $11,320 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,024 in their first year after graduation. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $33,280 a year.

Sociology & Anthropology Careers in IL

Some of the careers Sociology & Anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Anthropologists and Archeologists 13% $72,345
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $53,394
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $51,341
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Sociologists 3% $74,866
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology & Anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105

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