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Sociology & Anthropology in Illinois

Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Sociology & Anthropology Grads in Illinois

There are 810 people in the state and 659,640 people in the nation working in Sociology & Anthropology jobs.

Sociology & Anthropology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Sociology & Anthropology Jobs in Illinois

Sociology & Anthropology grads earn an average of $83,041 in the state and $147,390 nationwide.

Sociology & Anthropology Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Sociology & Anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,437 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#2

Augustana College

Rock Island

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,767 in their first year after graduation. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Knox College

Galesburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,306 a year. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#4

Governors State University

University Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,030 in their first year after graduation. 59% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $11,320 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,024 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

The school admits about 44% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $33,280 a year in tuition.

Sociology & Anthropology Careers in IL

Some of the careers Sociology & Anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $53,394
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $51,341
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociologists $74,866
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Anthropologists and Archeologists $72,345

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology & Anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105

View all majors related to Sociology & Anthropology

View Nationwide Sociology & Anthropology Report

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