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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #606 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 582 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 606 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from ETSU. This makes it the #335 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ETSU was $444 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from ETSU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 East Tennessee State 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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 24 |
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 12 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 96 |
| Communication & Journalism | 91 |
| English Language & Literature | 83 |
| History | 55 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 33 |
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