by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #26 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #870 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 870 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Idaho | 4 of 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 30 of 31 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Certificate | 17 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This social sciences field at ISU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Political Science and Government | 30 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Idaho State University handed out 77 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
ISU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #26 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 714 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $33,598 a year. This is lower than $53,326, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $30,420 in student loans. This is higher than $24,504, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,928 | $25,214 |
| Fees | $2,506 | $2,506 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Idaho State University awarded 17 certificate degrees in social sciences.
ISU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
