by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 460 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 460 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville earn a median of $46,502 a year. This is below $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,033 in student loans. This is above $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 353 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 195 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 104 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 98 bachelor’s completions in sociology, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in economics, general in the most recent reporting year — 15% to women and 85% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in geography in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in geographic information science and cartography in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
