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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 44th 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

There are 960 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $86,280, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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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

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $11,139.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,484. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,966.

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

An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $20,531. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $25,057. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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#8

DePaul University

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

49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,446. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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Dominican University

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

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

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Sociology Careers in IL

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

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