by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at SCSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SCSU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #358 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 358 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 9 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 41 of 76 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 15 |
The social sciences area of study at SCSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 62 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Connecticut State University awarded 15 master’s degrees in social sciences.
SCSU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 19 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 150 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SCSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 83 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |