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.
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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).
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 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
- 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.