by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Arkansas. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Arkansas as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #463 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 463 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Arkansas | 3 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 68 of 193 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at University of Arkansas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 284 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 44 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
This social sciences area of study at University of Arkansas includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 125 |
| Sociology | 95 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Economics | 37 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 26 |
| Geography and Cartography | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arkansas handed out 284 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Arkansas is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 71 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 429 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Arkansas earn a median of $48,554 a year. This is lower than $63,458, the median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Arkansas, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,513 in student loans. This is above $24,019, the typical median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $27,758 |
| Fees | $2,208 | $2,208 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Arkansas are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Arkansas handed out 3 certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Arkansas is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Arkansas are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Arkansas. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 44 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |
