by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Memphis. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Memphis as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #846 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 846 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 13 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 150 of 193 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 113 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
This social sciences area of study at University of Memphis includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 45 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 14 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Geography and Cartography | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Memphis conferred 113 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Memphis holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Memphis report a median salary of $36,569 a year. This is lower than $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,594 in student loans. This is lower than $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Memphis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 10 |
