by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Berkeley. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #17 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 17 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 2 of 171 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,620 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 70 |
The social sciences field at UC Berkeley covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 707 |
| Political Science and Government | 438 |
| Sociology | 296 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 163 |
| Anthropology | 89 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 26 |
| Demography | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 1,620 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley earn a median of $84,058 a year. This is lower than $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $13,587 in student loans. This is below $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 435 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 437 |
| White | 337 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 263 |
| Other Races | 106 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Berkeley. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 35 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 70 |
