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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #371 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 356 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 371 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from U of I. This makes it the #335 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of I was $1,351 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 162 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Idaho.
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 | 53 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
| Archeology | 6 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 90 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 40 |
| English Language & Literature | 38 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 27 |
| History | 25 |
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