Below are the key facts about this program at Lander University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #10 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lander University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #792 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 792 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 10 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 135 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Lander University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Certificate | 2 |
This social sciences field at Lander University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 33 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Lander University handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Lander University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Lander University earn a median of $38,892 a year. This is below $44,410, the median for all majors at Lander University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lander University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,170 in student loans. This is higher than $25,915, the typical median for all majors at Lander University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,700 | $20,300 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lander University were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lander University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lander University conferred 2 certificate degrees in social sciences.
Lander University has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in social sciences from Lander University identified as men.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at Lander University were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lander University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |