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The social sciences major at RPI 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, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from RPI. This makes it the #354 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RPI paid an average of $2,520 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,360 | $60,360 |
| Fees | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,530 | $17,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,680 | $1,680 |
Learn more about RPI tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from RPI. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RPI 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 RPI Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from RPI. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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 | 9 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 13 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.