by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Utah State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Utah State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #266 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 266 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Utah | 3 of 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 8 of 31 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Utah State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 446 |
| Associate’s | 29 |
| Certificate | 21 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The social sciences field at Utah State University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 329 |
| Sociology | 57 |
| Political Science and Government | 50 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Criminology | 34 |
| Geography and Cartography | 21 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Utah State University handed out 446 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Utah State University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 249 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Utah State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,431 a year. This is higher than $48,041, the median for all majors at Utah State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Utah State University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,070 in student loans. This is above $16,142, the typical median for all majors at Utah State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,042 | $24,060 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Utah State University were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 227 |
During the most recent reporting year, Utah State University conferred 29 associate’s degrees in social sciences.
Utah State University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 24% of social sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences associate’s degree graduates at Utah State University were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a associate’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Utah State University handed out 21 certificate degrees in social sciences.
Utah State University has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 52% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at Utah State University are White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Utah State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 31 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
