Social Sciences at Arizona State University - Tempe
ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a total student population of 74,795. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 859 students received a bachelor's degree in social sciences from ASU - Tempe.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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ASU - Tempe Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Social Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences
ASU - Tempe Social Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the social sciences progam at ASU - Tempe compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
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Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The social sciences major at ASU - Tempe is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Most Focused Social Sciences Schools | 635 |
In 2021, 52 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #75 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 25 students who received their doctoral degrees in social sciences, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Sciences Student Demographics at ASU - Tempe
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
ASU - Tempe Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 179 |
| White | 411 |
| International Students | 116 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 61 |
ASU - Tempe Social Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
ASU - Tempe also has a doctoral program available in social sciences. In 2021, 25 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
Social Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Arizona State University - Tempe. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 417 |
| Economics | 234 |
| Sociology | 99 |
| Anthropology | 85 |
| Geography & Cartography | 65 |
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| Urban Studies | 3 |
Related Majors
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- History
- Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
- Communication & Journalism
- Psychology
Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AZ, the home state for Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Occupation | Jobs in AZ | Average Salary in AZ |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 17,200 | $48,610 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 12,700 | $62,930 |
| Managers | 8,520 | $101,630 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 2,010 | $54,960 |
| Statisticians | 1,080 | $80,330 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Schwnj under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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