by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Baylor University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Baylor University as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #259 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 259 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 9 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 of 83 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Baylor University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 313 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The social sciences area of study at Baylor University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 132 |
| Economics | 86 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 40 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Baylor University awarded 313 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Baylor University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Baylor University report a median salary of $51,278 a year. This is below $68,798, the median for all majors at Baylor University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Baylor University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,212 in student loans. This is above $24,086, the typical median for all majors at Baylor University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,232 | $58,100 |
Read more about Baylor University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Baylor University were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 169 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Graduate study is also available at Baylor University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |
