by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NC State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #118 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 118 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 334 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 54 |
The social sciences area of study at NC State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 156 |
| Criminology | 86 |
| Sociology | 71 |
| Geography and Cartography | 50 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Economics | 30 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 334 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at NC State University earn a median of $53,639 a year. This is below $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,997 in student loans. This is higher than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 219 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 25 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NC State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 46 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 54 |
