by our College Data Analytics TeamGo directly to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
ASU - Tempe was ranked #97 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 859 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 871 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 52 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #75 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Learn about other programs related to Social Sciences that might interest you.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
Of the 859 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from ASU - Tempe, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 179 |
| White | 411 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 116 |
| Other Races | 61 |
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from ASU - Tempe in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 | 442 |
| Economics | 234 |
| Anthropology | 101 |
| Sociology | 99 |
| Geography & Cartography | 97 |
| General Social Sciences | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Other Social Sciences | 5 |
| Urban Studies | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 893 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 335 |
| English Language & Literature | 255 |
| History | 130 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 122 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
