by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ETSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ETSU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #757 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 757 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 11 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 126 of 193 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This social sciences area of study at ETSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 30 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 7 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Economics | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Tennessee State University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
ETSU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ETSU earn a median of $34,688 a year. This is below $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ETSU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,676 in student loans. This is below $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ETSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
