by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Dallas. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Dallas highly for social sciences, ranked #241 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 241 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 6 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UT Dallas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 202 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
This social sciences area of study at UT Dallas breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 77 |
| Political Science and Government | 77 |
| Economics | 70 |
| Geography and Cartography | 23 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Social Sciences, General | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Dallas conferred 202 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UT Dallas ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Dallas earn a median of $50,765 a year. This is below $82,490, the median for all majors at UT Dallas.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Dallas, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,416 in student loans. This is higher than $20,488, the typical median for all majors at UT Dallas.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $36,139 |
| Fees | $4,005 | $4,005 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Dallas are White. Roughly 33% 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 Dallas with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Dallas. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 50 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 14 |
