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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 341 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 423 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Texas State. This makes it the #75 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Of the 47 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Texas State in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Texas 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 91 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| Geography & Cartography | 78 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 777 |
| English Language & Literature | 267 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 229 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 157 |
| History | 96 |
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