by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at FAU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #483 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 483 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Florida | 11 of 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 72 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 262 |
| Certificate | 39 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
This social sciences area of study at FAU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 148 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Economics | 63 |
| Geography and Cartography | 49 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 40 master’s degrees in social sciences.
FAU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 187 |
Among recent graduates, 48% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at FAU were White. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 10 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
FAU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 29 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at FAU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at FAU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 262 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 39 |