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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 566 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 692 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 63 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UAlbany. This makes it the #57 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAlbany paid an average of $1,069 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Learn more about UAlbany tuition and fees.
The social sciences program at UAlbany awarded 566 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 225 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 47 |
Online degrees for the UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from UAlbany. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University at Albany.
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 | 229 |
| Sociology | 179 |
| Political Science & Government | 173 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Urban Studies | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 221 |
| English Language & Literature | 96 |
| History | 87 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 46 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.