by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,221 a year. This is higher than $37,446, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at UIU paid an average of $850 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,770 | $9,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,252 | $4,252 |
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Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from UIU in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIU does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Upper Iowa University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 6 |
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