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Syracuse is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #56 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 572 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 608 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 102 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Syracuse. This makes it the #32 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #63 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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Of the 572 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Syracuse, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 258 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 129 |
| Other Races | 47 |
Online degrees for the Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Of the 115 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Syracuse, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Syracuse 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 | 240 |
| International Relations & National Security | 194 |
| Political Science & Government | 187 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 877 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 117 |
| English Language & Literature | 71 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 54 |
| History | 50 |
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