by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Villanova University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Villanova University highly for social sciences, placing at #99 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 99 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 9 of 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 24 of 183 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Villanova University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 225 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This social sciences area of study at Villanova University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 99 |
| Political Science and Government | 97 |
| Criminology | 21 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Villanova University handed out 225 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Villanova University is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Villanova University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,645 a year. This is below $95,421, the median for all majors at Villanova University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Villanova University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,310 in student loans. This is higher than $26,184, the typical median for all majors at Villanova University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,290 | $66,838 |
| Fees | $938 | $938 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Villanova University are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Villanova University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
