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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #487 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 465 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 487 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UofM. This makes it the #201 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofM. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UofM offers online option in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from UofM. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Memphis.
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 | 53 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 181 |
| English Language & Literature | 122 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 115 |
| History | 59 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 49 |
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