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IU Bloomington was ranked #88 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 373 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 450 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #120 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 373 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from IU Bloomington in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 256 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the IU Bloomington social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from IU Bloomington. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
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 |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 124 |
| Economics | 110 |
| Political Science & Government | 108 |
| Sociology | 46 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 584 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 229 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 189 |
| English Language & Literature | 82 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 74 |
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