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Sociology at Northeastern Illinois University

Sociology at Northeastern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northeastern Illinois University sits in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 sociology degrees were granted at Northeastern Illinois University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Northeastern Illinois University. Of 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Sociology graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sociology graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 83% women (5) and 17% men (1).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University

Of the 6 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

Northeastern Illinois University gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, below the national average of 56%.*

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

Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates

Students who finish Sociology program at Northeastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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 Science Research Assistants $41,630

References

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