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Sociology at Chicago State University

If you are interested in studying Sociology, consider the program at Chicago State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Chicago State University sits in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 7 sociology degrees were granted at Chicago State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Chicago State University

Online coursework is an option at Chicago State University. Of 2,238 students, 366 (16%) studied exclusively online and 966 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Chicago State University

Rankings can help you compare Chicago State University’s Sociology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Chicago State University

Graduates of Chicago State University’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,578
2 years	$25,967
4 years	$37,689
5 years	$44,616

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Sociology graduates from Chicago State University earn a median of $37,689, compared with $58,753 for all Chicago State University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Chicago State University comes in at $38,087.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Sociology graduates at Chicago State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Chicago State University are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Chicago State University

Among the 7 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Chicago State University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Chicago State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	5

Minority students account for 86% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Chicago State University, higher than the national average of 56%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Chicago State University

The Sociology program at Chicago State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	7

Top-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Those who complete Sociology program at Chicago State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Sociology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Sociologists	$74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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.