by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Akron Main Campus. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #25 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Akron Main Campus highly for social sciences, coming in at #852 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 852 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Ohio | 26 of 28 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 100 of 105 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at University of Akron Main Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 22 |
This social sciences field at University of Akron Main Campus covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 47 |
| Economics | 19 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 11 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Criminology | 1 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Akron Main Campus conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Akron Main Campus ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #25 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio | 25 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 100 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 719 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Akron Main Campus report a median salary of $44,992 a year. This is below $55,692, the median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Akron Main Campus, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,116 in student loans. This is lower than $25,390, the typical median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,793 | $18,415 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Akron Main Campus awarded 6 undergraduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Akron Main Campus is not yet ranked for social sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of social sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a undergraduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Akron Main Campus. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 22 |
