by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UAA as a strong choice for social sciences.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Alaska | 1 of 2 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at UAA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This social sciences area of study at UAA covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Sociology | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alaska Anchorage conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UAA is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alaska | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 73 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,224 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,546 | $1,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UAA are White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at UAA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |