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The social sciences major at Mercyhurst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Mercyhurst. This makes it the #364 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mercyhurst was $1,386 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,580 | $41,580 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,274 | $14,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,261 | $2,261 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Mercyhurst. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst Online Learning page.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Mercyhurst in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 Mercyhurst 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 | 14 |
| Political Science & Government | 5 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 11 |
| Communication & Journalism | 10 |
| History | 9 |
| English Language & Literature | 3 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1 |