by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SU as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #501 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 501 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Maryland | 13 of 18 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 117 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at SU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 4 |
The social sciences field at SU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Geography and Cartography | 19 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Economics | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Salisbury University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
SU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,730 a year. This is below $55,843, the median for all majors at SU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $23,928 in student loans. This is above $23,769, the typical median for all majors at SU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,408 | $18,950 |
| Fees | $3,224 | $3,224 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salisbury University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
