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Sociology in Illinois

Sociology Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Sociology Grads in Illinois

There are 720 people in the state and 679,250 people in the nation working in Sociology jobs.

Sociology Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Sociology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Sociology grads earn an average of $79,109. Nationwide, they make an average of $144,578.

Sociology Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer Sociology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 5% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Sociology Careers in IL

Some of the careers Sociology 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
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Sociologists $74,866
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sociology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Quantitative Economics 22,727
General Economics 21,627
Criminology 10,365
Sociology & Anthropology 496
Development Economics 375
Applied Economics 368
Demography & Population Studies 112
General Social Sciences 13

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