by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ASU Tempe. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ASU Tempe as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #207 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 207 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Arizona | 1 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 83 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at ASU Tempe, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 741 |
| Certificate | 112 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This social sciences area of study at ASU Tempe includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 415 |
| Economics | 144 |
| Geography and Cartography | 120 |
| Anthropology | 119 |
| Sociology | 99 |
| Social Sciences, General | 18 |
| Criminology | 15 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 9 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 2 |
| Demography | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Arizona State University Campus Immersion handed out 741 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
ASU Tempe is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ASU Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,912 a year. This is below $72,410, the median for all majors at ASU Tempe.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ASU Tempe, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,157 in student loans. This is below $22,239, the typical median for all majors at ASU Tempe.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,710 | $32,394 |
| Fees | $745 | $745 |
Read more about ASU Tempe tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ASU Tempe are White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University Campus Immersion with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 |
| White | 363 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 69 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Arizona State University Campus Immersion handed out 112 certificate degrees in social sciences.
ASU Tempe is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at ASU Tempe are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University Campus Immersion with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ASU Tempe. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 53 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
