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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #557 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 533 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 557 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from ISU. This makes it the #193 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ISU paid an average of $858 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
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Of the 63 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from ISU in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at ISU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ISU Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at ISU awarded 21 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Idaho 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 |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 248 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 80 |
| Communication & Journalism | 44 |
| English Language & Literature | 28 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 22 |
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