by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Gustavus Adolphus College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Gustavus Adolphus College among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #478 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 478 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota | 8 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 37 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Gustavus Adolphus College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
The social sciences area of study at Gustavus Adolphus College covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Geography and Cartography | 8 |
| Sociology | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Gustavus Adolphus College conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Gustavus Adolphus College ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Gustavus Adolphus College report a median salary of $53,617 a year. This is below $56,504, the median for all majors at Gustavus Adolphus College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Gustavus Adolphus College, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,737 in student loans. This is below $26,136, the typical median for all majors at Gustavus Adolphus College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,950 | $55,446 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Gustavus Adolphus College are White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
