by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SCSU. 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:
College Factual ranks SCSU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #349 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 349 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 9 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 40 of 75 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 15 |
The social sciences area of study at SCSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 62 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 83 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
SCSU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SCSU report a median salary of $47,818 a year. This is lower than $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SCSU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,977 in student loans. This is higher than $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
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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 majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 9 certificate degrees in social sciences.
SCSU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at SCSU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at SCSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 15 |
