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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 111 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 444 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 530 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from BYU. This makes it the #243 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 444 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from BYU. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 340 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the BYU social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from BYU. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 145 |
| Political Science & Government | 115 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Geography & Cartography | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 32 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 408 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 318 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 302 |
| English Language & Literature | 149 |
| History | 81 |
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