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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #299 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 283 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 299 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 273 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 266 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from GaSou. This makes it the #185 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GaSou paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,993 | $10,993 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,474 | $7,474 |
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Of the 273 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from GaSou in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
GaSou 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 GaSou Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from GaSou in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 Georgia Southern 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 | 47 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Other Social Sciences | 10 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 201 |
| Communication & Journalism | 134 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 115 |
| English Language & Literature | 98 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.