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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #447 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 425 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 447 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from VSU. 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 VSU paid an average of $643 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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The social sciences program at VSU awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the VSU 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 VSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from VSU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Valdosta State University.
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 & Anthropology | 37 |
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 101 |
| Communication & Journalism | 98 |
| English Language & Literature | 39 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 35 |
| History | 14 |
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