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Purdue was ranked #84 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 390 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 384 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 71 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Purdue. This makes it the #51 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 390 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Purdue in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 242 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the 58 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Purdue in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 205 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| General Social Sciences | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 445 |
| English Language & Literature | 134 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 126 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 90 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 63 |
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