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The bachelor's program at St. Joe's was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 157 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 263 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Joseph's University handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from St. Joe’s. This makes it the #33 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at St. Joe’s was $634 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,140 | $51,140 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
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The social sciences program at St. Joe's awarded 96 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
St. Joe’s 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 St. Joe’s Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from St. Joe's. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at St. Joe's are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Saint Joseph’s 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 24 |
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 67 |
| English Language & Literature | 44 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 25 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 22 |
| History | 11 |
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