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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #356 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 347 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 356 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SCSU. This makes it the #307 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SCSU was $278 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
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Of the 103 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SCSU, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from SCSU in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Southern Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 82 |
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 159 |
| Communication & Journalism | 78 |
| English Language & Literature | 48 |
| History | 25 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 13 |
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