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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 316 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 372 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Oregon State. This makes it the #260 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $245 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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Of the 316 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Oregon State in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 202 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Online degrees for the Oregon 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Oregon State. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Oregon 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 |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 136 |
| Sociology | 97 |
| Political Science & Government | 73 |
| Economics | 72 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
| General Social Sciences | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 306 |
| Communication & Journalism | 106 |
| English Language & Literature | 70 |
| History | 60 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 58 |
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