by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Auburn University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Auburn University highly for social sciences, placing at #326 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 326 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Alabama | 2 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
This social sciences field at Auburn University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 80 |
| Economics | 52 |
| Geography and Cartography | 32 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 10 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University handed out 18 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Auburn University has not been ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Auburn University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Auburn University conferred 8 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Auburn University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Auburn University are Non-Resident Alien. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Auburn University conferred 14 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Auburn University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Auburn University are Non-Resident Alien. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Auburn University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 156 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |