by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GCU highly for social sciences, ranked #496 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 496 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Arizona | 6 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 33 of 83 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
This social sciences area of study at GCU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 134 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 134 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
GCU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 32 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 441 |
To complete a bachelor’s at GCU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.