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The bachelor's program at UNH was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 102 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 285 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 316 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UNH. This makes it the #243 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNH paid an average of $1,470 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 285 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNH. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 234 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at UNH awarded 21 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 73 |
| Political Science & Government | 70 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 148 |
| English Language & Literature | 114 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 71 |
| History | 47 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 42 |
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