2023 Best General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 196 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general social sciences is the #117 most popular major in Illinois.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Best General Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top Illinois Schools for a Bachelor's in General Social Sciences
Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for general social sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Illinois. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Central College is a great place for general social sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. North Central is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Naperville.
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Out of the 3 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Roosevelt University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Request InformationBest General Social Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best General Social Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 230 |
| Ohio | 85 |
| Indiana | 8 |
| Wisconsin | 42 |
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General Social Sciences Related Rankings by Major
One of 12 majors within the area of study, general social sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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