by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at PVAMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #36 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PVAMU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #710 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 710 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 38 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 54 of 83 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at PVAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 12 |
This social sciences area of study at PVAMU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 26 |
| Political Science and Government | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
PVAMU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #36 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 48 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 625 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PVAMU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,538 in student loans. This is lower than $29,765, the typical median for all majors at PVAMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
Learn more about PVAMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at PVAMU are Black or African American. Approximately 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at PVAMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.