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Sociology Schools in Illinois

100 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 92nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Illinois

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 37.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Illinois

960 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Illinois

Sociology grads earn an average of $86,280 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,517.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. 66% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 78% of the teachers are full time.

#7

DePaul University

Chicago
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,174. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,462. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,223 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,852 a year. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

Sociology Careers in IL

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Sociology Professors 0% $69,450
Sociologists -17% $75,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 384
General Social Sciences 185
International Relations & Security 158
Political Science & Government 156
Anthropology 69
Geography & Cartography 42
Criminology 12
Urban Studies 4

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