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General Social Sciences Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 197 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in IL.

A General Social Sciences major is the 117th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Illinois

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 168
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Bachelor’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 40.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Illinois

50,410 people in the state and 1,656,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in Illinois

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $72,370 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

North Central College

Naperville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,199. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, North Central grads earn an average salary of $43,530.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,145 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,426 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,200.

General Social Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Statisticians 31% $82,830
Survey Researchers 8% $58,370
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Social Scientists 3% $76,160
Social Sciences Professors 3% $45,630
Social Science Research Assistants 1% $48,440
Sociologists -17% $75,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 2,155
Political Science & Government 1,470
Sociology 841
International Relations & Security 389
Anthropology 288
Criminology 243
Geography & Cartography 191
Sociology & Anthropology 44

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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