by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at IU Indianapolis. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, IU Indianapolis among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #426 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 426 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Indiana | 9 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 46 of 105 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at IU Indianapolis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The social sciences field at IU Indianapolis covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 39 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 9 |
| Geography and Cartography | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Indianapolis conferred 100 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
IU Indianapolis ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 46 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 385 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from IU Indianapolis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,770 a year. This is lower than $67,436, the median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at IU Indianapolis, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,570 in student loans. This is below $23,394, the typical median for all majors at IU Indianapolis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,883 | $33,647 |
| Fees | $1,244 | $1,244 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at IU Indianapolis were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Indiana University-Indianapolis conferred 2 certificate degrees in social sciences.
IU Indianapolis has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in social sciences from IU Indianapolis identified as women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at IU Indianapolis are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at IU Indianapolis. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
