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Florida State is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #63 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 63 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 1456 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 1,558 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 122 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Florida State. This makes it the #26 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $218 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
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The social sciences program at Florida State awarded 1,456 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 367 |
| White | 792 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 76 |
Florida State 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 Florida State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Florida State. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Florida 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 483 |
| International Relations & National Security | 331 |
| Economics | 309 |
| General Social Sciences | 278 |
| Sociology | 140 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| Anthropology | 38 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 407 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 392 |
| English Language & Literature | 358 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 250 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 107 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.