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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #360 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 334 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 360 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 289 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 378 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from FAU. This makes it the #115 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 289 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from FAU. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 16 |
FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Of the 43 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from FAU in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Florida Atlantic 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 147 |
| Sociology | 106 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Geography & Cartography | 48 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 372 |
| Communication & Journalism | 367 |
| English Language & Literature | 99 |
| History | 44 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.