by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at St. Mary’s. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #32 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates St. Mary’s among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #716 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 716 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 40 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 56 of 83 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at St. Mary’s, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 11 |
This social sciences area of study at St. Mary’s covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Criminology | 25 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 12 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Economics | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, St. Mary’s University handed out 60 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
St. Mary’s ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #32 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 32 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 44 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 604 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s earn a median of $46,616 a year. This is lower than $58,353, the median for all majors at St. Mary’s.
To complete a bachelor’s at St. Mary’s, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,312 in student loans. This is lower than $25,040, the typical median for all majors at St. Mary’s.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,518 | $36,198 |
| Fees | $1,236 | $1,236 |
Read more about St. Mary’s tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at St. Mary’s are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. Mary’s University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at St. Mary’s. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
