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Best General Social Sciences Schools in Illinois

2023 Best General Social Sciences Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best General Social Sciences 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best General Social Sciences Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best General Social Sciences Schools in Illinois

Check out the social sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Illinois Schools in General Social Sciences

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for general social sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Chicago. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Social Sciences Schools in Illinois list. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.

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#3

North Central College

Naperville, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Central College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Social Sciences Schools in Illinois list. North Central is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Naperville.

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#4

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Roosevelt University is a great place for general social sciences students. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best General Social Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 230
Ohio 85
Indiana 8
Wisconsin 42

One of 12 majors within the area of study, general social sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 4 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Manfred Werner (Tsui).

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