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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 226 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Missouri State. This makes it the #193 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 219 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 175 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
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 | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 24 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 200 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 156 |
| English Language & Literature | 121 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 80 |
| History | 60 |