by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UT Arlington. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #22 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Arlington among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #473 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 473 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 22 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 31 of 83 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at UT Arlington, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This social sciences field at UT Arlington includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 68 |
| Economics | 31 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Arlington handed out 124 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UT Arlington holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #22 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 22 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 420 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Arlington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,850 a year. This is lower than $76,565, the median for all majors at UT Arlington.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Arlington, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,837 in student loans. This is above $21,731, the typical median for all majors at UT Arlington.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,206 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Arlington are White. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Arlington. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
