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UT Knoxville was ranked #95 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 #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 95 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 385 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 403 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #225 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #88 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 308 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% 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 Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
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 | 171 |
| Sociology | 108 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 379 |
| English Language & Literature | 142 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 128 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 81 |
| History | 80 |
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