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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #249 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 247 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 249 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UNI. This makes it the #335 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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Of the 120 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNI, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the UNI 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 UNI Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from UNI in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Northern Iowa.
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 | 32 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 119 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 57 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 43 |
| History | 36 |
| English Language & Literature | 26 |
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