by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Texas A&M University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 24 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Texas A&M University highly for social sciences, placing at #67 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 67 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 4 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 84 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Texas A&M University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 890 |
| Master’s | 204 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
The social sciences field at Texas A&M University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 483 |
| Political Science and Government | 255 |
| Sociology | 187 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 112 |
| Geography and Cartography | 72 |
| Anthropology | 54 |
| Archeology | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas A&M University-College Station conferred 204 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Texas A&M University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 50 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,540 | $24,589 |
| Fees | $24,093 | $24,093 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Texas A&M University were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas A&M University-College Station awarded 29 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Texas A&M University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Texas A&M University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas A&M University-College Station conferred 42 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Texas A&M University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Texas A&M University are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Texas A&M University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 890 |