33 colleges · Illinois
Sociology colleges in Illinois
33 colleges in Illinois offer a bachelor's degree in sociology (10 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $43,103 a year after graduating, compared with $40,638 nationally.
All sociology programs in Illinois
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | 20 | $55,251 | $75,267 | n/a |
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | 27 | $35,782 | $61,429 | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | 28 | $43,103 | $58,023 | $24,585 |
| North Central CollegeNaperville, IL | 13 | $36,442 | $56,281 | $21,875 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | 60 | $38,290 | $55,393 | $14,712 |
| Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, IL | 27 | $46,562 | $54,686 | $24,671 |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | 62 | $44,349 | $53,962 | $16,361 |
| Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL | 6 | $48,971 | $53,747 | n/a |
| Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL | 8 | n/a | $53,075 | n/a |
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | 24 | $43,367 | $52,791 | $24,999 |
| McKendree UniversityLebanon, IL | 11 | $46,025 | $52,428 | $18,500 |
| Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL | 7 | n/a | $51,485 | n/a |
| Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL | 18 | $37,887 | $51,465 | $24,000 |
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | 70 | $41,245 | $51,000 | $20,500 |
| Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL | 24 | n/a | $50,080 | n/a |
| Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL | 30 | n/a | $48,925 | $23,375 |
| University of ChicagoChicago, IL | 48 | $49,650 | n/a | n/a |
| Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL | 2 | $34,202 | n/a | n/a |
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | 8 | $33,155 | n/a | n/a |
| Aurora UniversityAurora, IL | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Benedictine UniversityLisle, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest, IL | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Eureka CollegeEureka, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois CollegeJacksonville, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Millikin UniversityDecatur, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| North Park UniversityChicago, IL | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Illinois offer sociology?
33 colleges in Illinois awarded bachelor's degrees in sociology in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 10 of them public.
Where do sociology graduates earn the most in Illinois?
Northwestern University, with median earnings of $75,267 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Sociology nationwide · All colleges in Illinois
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.