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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #489 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #18 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 458 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 489 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #232 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #131 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Akron Main Campus paid an average of $618 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
Of the 105 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from University of Akron Main Campus in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
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 | 59 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Archeology | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 233 |
| Communication & Journalism | 170 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 68 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 38 |
| English Language & Literature | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.