by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at NAU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NAU as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #269 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 269 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Arizona | 2 of 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 84 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 327 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The social sciences area of study at NAU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 190 |
| Political Science and Government | 63 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography and Cartography | 26 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 43 master’s degrees in social sciences.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 108 |
Among recent graduates, 37% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University awarded 7 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
NAU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NAU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 327 |