by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NAU as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #264 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 264 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Arizona | 2 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 327 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The social sciences area of study at NAU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 190 |
| Political Science and Government | 63 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography and Cartography | 26 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University conferred 327 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
NAU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 246 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $45,264 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NAU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,390 in student loans. This is below $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 188 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Graduate study is also available at NAU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
