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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #496 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 496 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 500 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UAB. This makes it the #86 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $368 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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The social sciences program at UAB awarded 84 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Of the 49 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from UAB in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 68 |
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Other Social Sciences | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 95 |
| Communication & Journalism | 91 |
| English Language & Literature | 63 |
| History | 44 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 23 |
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