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Overview for Sociology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Careers for Sociology Majors

A major in Sociology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Sociology

Top 36 Illinois Colleges with the highest percentage of Sociology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Dominican University
River Forest, IL
 16
(4.7%)
Less Selective$23,800 
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
 175
(4.4%)
Moderately Selective$16,896 
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
 27
(4.3%)
Moderately Selective$25,500 
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Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
 21
(4.0%)
Moderately Selective$30,150 
Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL
 8
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$20,300 
North Park University
Chicago, IL
 13
(3.5%)
Highly Selective$17,660 
North Central College
Naperville, IL
 19
(3.5%)
Moderately Selective$25,698 
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McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
 20
(3.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,270 
Eureka College
Eureka, IL
 4
(3.3%)
Moderately Selective$16,255 
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
 66
(3.2%)
Less Selective$16,099 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.