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Sociology at Elmhurst University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, take a look at what Elmhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Elmhurst University sits in Elmhurst, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 8 sociology degrees were granted at Elmhurst University.

Online & Distance Learning at Elmhurst University

Online coursework is an option at Elmhurst University. Among 3,997 students, 604 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,564 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Elmhurst University

These rankings give you a sense of how Elmhurst University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Elmhurst University

Graduates of Elmhurst 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	$34,950

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Elmhurst University comes in at $24,505.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Sociology graduates at Elmhurst University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Elmhurst University are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Elmhurst University

Among the 8 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Elmhurst University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 12% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Elmhurst University, lower 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 Elmhurst University

The Sociology program at Elmhurst University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sociology	8

Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates

Graduates of the Sociology program at Elmhurst University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Sociology graduates, 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.