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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #10 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 259 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 263 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 171 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 192 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Kent State. This makes it the #92 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Kent State was $955 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
Of the 171 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Kent State in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Kent State 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Kent State in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Kent State University at Kent.
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 | 55 |
| Economics | 53 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 357 |
| English Language & Literature | 96 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 93 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 90 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 71 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.