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Bucknell was ranked #77 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 77 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bucknell University handed out 281 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 282 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bucknell paid an average of $1,768 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,418 | $64,418 |
| Fees | $354 | $354 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,118 | $16,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bucknell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Bucknell does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bucknell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Bucknell University.
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 | 133 |
| Political Science & Government | 97 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 51 |
| English Language & Literature | 47 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 24 |
| History | 21 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19 |
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