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The bachelor's program at Roanoke was ranked #305 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #15 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 298 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 305 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roanoke College handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Roanoke paid an average of $578 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,820 | $34,820 |
| Fees | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,366 | $15,366 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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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 majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Roanoke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Roanoke does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Roanoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Roanoke College.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 16 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 33 |
| English Language & Literature | 15 |
| History | 14 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 9 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.