by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Georgia State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Georgia State University as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #764 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 764 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia | 16 of 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 125 of 193 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Georgia State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 395 |
| Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 72 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
This social sciences field at Georgia State University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 197 |
| Sociology | 137 |
| Economics | 102 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 24 |
| Geography and Cartography | 23 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Georgia State University awarded 72 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Georgia State University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 206 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,114 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $1,434 | $1,434 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgia State University conferred 34 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Georgia State University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Georgia State University are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Georgia State University conferred 18 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Georgia State University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 35 |
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Georgia State University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Georgia State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 395 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |