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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 118 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 705 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 569 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UA. This makes it the #79 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 705 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 556 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 39 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at The University of Alabama.
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 | 221 |
| Economics | 208 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 809 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 744 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| History | 107 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 78 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.