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The social sciences major at Murray State 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, Murray State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Murray State. This makes it the #397 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Murray State in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Murray State does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Murray State in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Murray 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 116 |
| Communication & Journalism | 103 |
| English Language & Literature | 47 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 20 |
| History | 19 |