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Binghamton University was ranked #65 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Binghamton University handed out 559 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 632 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 91 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Binghamton University. This makes it the #35 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Binghamton University paid an average of $1,090 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $26,160 |
| Fees | $3,293 | $3,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,294 | $18,294 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 559 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Binghamton University. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Binghamton University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 308 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 47 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Online degrees for the Binghamton University 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 Binghamton University Online Learning page.
Of the 53 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Binghamton University, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Binghamton University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Binghamton 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 | 361 |
| Political Science & Government | 129 |
| Anthropology | 57 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 158 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 125 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 117 |
| History | 85 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 44 |
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