by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Rhodes. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Rhodes highly for social sciences, coming in at #280 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 280 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 4 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Rhodes, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
This social sciences area of study at Rhodes breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 26 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 24 |
| Economics | 21 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhodes College handed out 92 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Rhodes ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 260 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Rhodes report a median salary of $55,038 a year. This is below $59,907, the median for all majors at Rhodes.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Rhodes, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,691 in student loans. This is below $23,078, the typical median for all majors at Rhodes.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,600 | $56,300 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
Read more about Rhodes tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Rhodes were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhodes College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
