by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The University of Alabama. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Alabama highly for social sciences, placing at #273 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 273 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Alabama | 1 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 767 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This social sciences area of study at The University of Alabama includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 321 |
| Political Science and Government | 230 |
| Economics | 203 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Alabama awarded 767 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
The University of Alabama is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at The University of Alabama go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,016 a year. This is lower than $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Alabama, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,518 in student loans. This is lower than $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama are White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 598 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 34 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Alabama. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 46 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
