by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UTEP. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #40 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTEP among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #768 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 768 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 45 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 62 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UTEP, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
This social sciences field at UTEP covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 67 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 36 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UTEP holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #40 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 40 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 55 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 695 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTEP earn a median of $39,260 a year. This is below $58,459, the median for all majors at UTEP.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UTEP, social sciences students accumulate a median of $21,712 in student loans. This is higher than $19,819, the typical median for all majors at UTEP.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,462 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 UTEP were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 88% 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 El Paso with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UTEP. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |
