Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Adelphi University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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Adelphi University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #247 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Adelphi University conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University earn a median of $48,745 a year. This is lower than $72,786, the median for all majors at Adelphi University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Adelphi University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $26,593 in student loans. This is higher than $25,519, the typical median for all majors at Adelphi University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,860 | $46,784 |
| Fees | $1,991 | $1,991 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Adelphi University were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Adelphi University.
The social sciences program at Adelphi University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 27 |
| Political Science & Government | 17 |
| Economics | 13 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| International Relations & Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.