by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at IUB. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks IUB as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #131 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 131 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Indiana | 3 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at IUB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 357 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This social sciences field at IUB includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 122 |
| Political Science and Government | 113 |
| Economics | 83 |
| Sociology | 62 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Geography and Cartography | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington handed out 357 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
IUB holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from IUB report a median salary of $61,863 a year. This is lower than $74,553, the median for all majors at IUB.
To complete a bachelor’s at IUB, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $18,745 in student loans. This is lower than $20,463, the typical median for all majors at IUB.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,913 | $40,369 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at IUB were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 234 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 25 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at IUB. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 35 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
