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Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Illinois

44 Sociology & Anthropology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Sociology & Anthropology is the 208th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology & Anthropology Majors in Illinois

Sociology & Anthropology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 44

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a sociology and anthropology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology and anthropology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Sociology & Anthropology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 1,360 people employed in jobs related to a sociology and anthropology degree, compared to 491,330 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology & Anthropology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, sociology and anthropology grads earn an average of $86,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer sociology and anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Knox College

Galesburg
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,583 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $23,991. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,034. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#4

Governors State University

University Park
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,436. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In their early career, Rockford grads earn an average salary of $40,823.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
340 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Principia. 88% of the teachers are full time.

Sociology & Anthropology Careers in IL

Some of the careers sociology and anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $62,330
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $82,660
Sociology Professors 0% $69,450
Sociologists -17% $75,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology and anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 2,155
Political Science & Government 1,470
Sociology 841
International Relations & Security 389
Anthropology 288
Criminology 243
General Social Sciences 196
Geography & Cartography 191

View all majors related to Sociology & Anthropology

View Nationwide Sociology & Anthropology Report

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