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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #396 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 379 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 396 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Salem State. This makes it the #322 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Salem State was $790 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Salem State. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Salem 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Salem State in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Salem 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 | 41 |
| Political Science & Government | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 62 |
| Communication & Journalism | 46 |
| History | 37 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 14 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 9 |
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