by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SCU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #25 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 25 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 4 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at SCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 168 |
This social sciences area of study at SCU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 77 |
| Political Science and Government | 62 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Clara University conferred 168 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
SCU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCU report a median salary of $82,519 a year. This is lower than $110,779, the median for all majors at SCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SCU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $20,625 in student loans. This is higher than $20,351, the typical median for all majors at SCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,224 | $60,639 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 SCU were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 12 |
