Illinois · Sociology and Anthropology

Best Sociology and Anthropology institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Sociology and Anthropology program explores the complexities of human society and culture. This interdisciplinary field combines the study of social structures, cultural diversity, and universal human behaviors, making it ideal for…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 45.13
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
57
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$26,350
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,052
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
$138,640
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Knox College
Galesburg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$26,3501268%$24,240$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$138,640
median $134,730
Best-paying metro
$140,040
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

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Sociologists
$138,640

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology and Anthropology programs in Illinois.

Which Sociology and Anthropology program in Illinois has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Knox College tops the list at $26,350. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Sociologists earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Sociologists in Illinois is $138,640 (median $134,730). Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Sociology and Anthropology program?+

The Sociology and Anthropology program explores the complexities of human society and culture. This interdisciplinary field combines the study of social structures, cultural diversity, and universal human behaviors, making it ideal for…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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