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- School Code: 114600
- Phone: (510) 547-6442
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
89.47%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
196FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,026Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Social Science Degree
Social Science is a field of study focused society and the associated relationships between people. The primary sub-disciplines include: Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, and Linguistics. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer social science degrees.
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National University
5900 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA
National University is a nonprofit private institution located in La Jolla, California and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. National University has a yearly student enrollment of around 16,000.
Students can select from many areas of study, including:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Services
The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at nu.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $13,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Social Science program at National University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Transportation Planners
Description
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, transportation planners employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.33
- Average Annual Salary: $73490
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 190
- Average Hourly Rate: $40.03
- Average Annual Salary: $83260
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants National University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, National University may provide services to students including:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work