by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Pennsylvania State University - University Park ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 739 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,368 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 385 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 159 |
| Other Races | 46 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
The social sciences program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 377 |
| Political Science & Government | 210 |
| International Relations & Security | 97 |
| Sociology | 75 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| Criminology | 8 |
| Other Social Sciences | 8 |