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Sociology in Illinois

Sociology Schools in Illinois

712 students earned Sociology degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 48th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 612
Master’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.1%
  • White: 40.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 960 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Illinois

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

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,139. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $16,109.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at UChicago. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,531.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $35,555.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 58% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern.

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#8

DePaul University

Chicago
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,430.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,446. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. A typical student attending EIU will pay a net price of $12,388. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Dominican University

River Forest
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Sociology Careers in IL

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 2,155
Political Science & Government 1,470
International Relations & Security 389
Anthropology 288
General Social Sciences 196
Geography & Cartography 191
Sociology & Anthropology 44
Other Social Sciences 32

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