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The social sciences major at South Plains College 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 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South Plains College paid an average of $123 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $107 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,568 | $2,952 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,083 | $1,083 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $5,330 | $5,330 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,294 | $4,294 |
Learn more about South Plains College tuition and fees.
South Plains College 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 South Plains College Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a associate's degree in social sciences from South Plains College. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Plains College with a associate's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 483 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 25 |
| Communication & Journalism | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1 |