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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 112 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 225 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 266 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from KU. This makes it the #154 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 22 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. KU does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at KU awarded 23 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 74% of these degrees went to men with the other 26% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Kansas.
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 | 133 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 26 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 425 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 260 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 136 |
| English Language & Literature | 92 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 78 |
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