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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 120 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 410 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 466 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from NAU. This makes it the #149 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 410 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from NAU. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
| White | 219 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 38 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from NAU. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU 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 Northern Arizona University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Northern Arizona 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 | 61 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 418 |
| Communication & Journalism | 353 |
| English Language & Literature | 145 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 54 |
| History | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.