by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Elon University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #6 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Elon University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #102 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 102 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 of 193 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Elon University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 112 |
This social sciences field at Elon University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 70 |
| Economics | 30 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Elon University awarded 112 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Elon University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Elon University report a median salary of $69,046 a year. This is higher than $66,004, the median for all majors at Elon University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Elon University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is below $21,714, the typical median for all majors at Elon University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,218 | $46,451 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
Read more about Elon University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Elon University are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
