by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Auburn University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Auburn University highly for social sciences, placing at #343 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 343 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Alabama | 2 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 45 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
This social sciences field at Auburn University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 80 |
| Economics | 52 |
| Geography and Cartography | 32 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 10 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University conferred 156 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Auburn University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 312 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Auburn University earn a median of $59,846 a year. This is below $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Auburn University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,975 in student loans. This is higher than $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University awarded 16 certificate degrees in social sciences.
Auburn University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 81% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at Auburn University were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Auburn University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 14 |
