by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Auburn University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University conferred 156 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Auburn University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Auburn University earn a median of $59,846 a year. This is below $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Auburn University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,975 in student loans. This is higher than $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Auburn University granted 78 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
Auburn University conferred 35 bachelor’s completions in economics, general recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Auburn University conferred 24 bachelor’s completions in sociology, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Auburn University awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
Auburn University granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in geographic information science and cartography recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Auburn University granted 2 bachelor’s completions in geography in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University awarded 16 certificate degrees in social sciences.
Auburn University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 81% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at Auburn University were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Auburn University granted 10 certificate completions in national security policy studies recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
Auburn University conferred 6 certificate degrees in geographic information science and cartography recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Auburn University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
