by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at PUCPR. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PUCPR as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #933 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 933 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 3 of 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 2 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at PUCPR, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 3 |
The social sciences field at PUCPR breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 19 |
| Political Science and Government | 3 |
| Sociology | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
PUCPR ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 759 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PUCPR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,266 a year. This is below $27,845, the median for all majors at PUCPR.
To complete a bachelor’s at PUCPR, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $12,250 in student loans. This is lower than $17,323, the typical median for all majors at PUCPR.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,920 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at PUCPR are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at PUCPR. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
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