by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Austin. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 61 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin highly for social sciences, placing at #73 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 73 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 4 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 922 |
| Certificate | 12 |
| Master’s | 129 |
| Doctoral | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
This social sciences field at UT Austin breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 440 |
| Political Science and Government | 340 |
| Sociology | 168 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 62 |
| Anthropology | 54 |
| Geography and Cartography | 46 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 922 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UT Austin is in the top 5% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 61 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Austin report a median salary of $66,584 a year. This is below $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,805 in student loans. This is higher than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 37% 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 Austin with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 163 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 287 |
| White | 342 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 12 certificate degrees in social sciences.
UT Austin has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 42% 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 Austin with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UT Austin. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 129 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 53 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
