by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UL Lafayette. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #5 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UL Lafayette among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #714 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 714 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 5 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 112 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at UL Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Certificate | 5 |
This social sciences area of study at UL Lafayette breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 32 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UL Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UL Lafayette earn a median of $38,948 a year. This is below $53,432, the median for all majors at UL Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at UL Lafayette, social sciences students accumulate a median of $23,156 in student loans. This is below $24,412, the typical median for all majors at UL Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UL Lafayette are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 5 certificate degrees in social sciences.
UL Lafayette is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at UL Lafayette are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
