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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 262 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 269 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UofL. This makes it the #243 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #123 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofL paid an average of $1,208 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
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The social sciences program at UofL awarded 149 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.
Of the 16 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofL, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| 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 Louisville.
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 | 92 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 184 |
| English Language & Literature | 57 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 44 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 29 |
| History | 29 |
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