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The social sciences major at UAA is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UAA. This makes it the #373 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAA paid an average of $824 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $258 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,192 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,412 | $12,412 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,882 | $8,882 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAA. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at UAA. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAA Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from UAA in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
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 | 14 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 251 |
| English Language & Literature | 30 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 23 |
| History | 18 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
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