by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UTSA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #28 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UTSA among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #575 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 575 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 28 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 40 of 83 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at UTSA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 247 |
| Master’s | 45 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
The social sciences field at UTSA covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 93 |
| Political Science and Government | 70 |
| Anthropology | 60 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 36 |
| Geography and Cartography | 25 |
| Demography | 13 |
| Economics | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at San Antonio conferred 247 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UTSA holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #28 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 28 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 39 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 498 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTSA report a median salary of $42,181 a year. This is lower than $59,692, the median for all majors at UTSA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UTSA, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $21,382 in student loans. This is below $23,309, the typical median for all majors at UTSA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,237 | $19,189 |
| Fees | $3,060 | $3,060 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UTSA are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 66% 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 San Antonio with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UTSA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 45 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |
