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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 331 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 311 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from NC State. This makes it the #66 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 331 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from NC State. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 229 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 31 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from NC State. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at North Carolina State University.
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 | 190 |
| Geography & Cartography | 75 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Economics | 25 |
| International Relations & National Security | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 271 |
| English Language & Literature | 142 |
| History | 80 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 72 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 52 |
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