by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at TSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #45 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks TSU as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #931 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 931 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 56 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 83 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at TSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 9 |
The social sciences field at TSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 20 |
| Sociology | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Southern University conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
TSU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #45 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 45 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 61 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 757 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at TSU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $33,000 in student loans. This is lower than $35,330, the typical median for all majors at TSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,437 | $19,737 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,736 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at TSU are Black or African American. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at TSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |