by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #540 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 540 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Florida | 13 of 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 83 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 262 |
| Certificate | 39 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
This social sciences area of study at FAU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 148 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Economics | 63 |
| Geography and Cartography | 49 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 262 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 12 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 459 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,871 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,498 in student loans. This is above $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 FAU are White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University awarded 39 certificate degrees in social sciences.
FAU is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at FAU were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 10 |
