by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCI UC Irvine. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCI UC Irvine among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #79 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 79 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 15 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,481 |
| Master’s | 89 |
| Doctoral | 58 |
This social sciences area of study at UCI UC Irvine covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 496 |
| Economics | 412 |
| Political Science and Government | 289 |
| Sociology | 256 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 71 |
| Anthropology | 70 |
| Social Sciences, General | 23 |
| Demography | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Irvine awarded 1,481 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UCI UC Irvine ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UCI UC Irvine earn a median of $58,902 a year. This is lower than $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCI UC Irvine, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,809 in student loans. This is below $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 367 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 512 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 268 |
| Other Races | 93 |
Graduate study is also available at UCI UC Irvine. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 89 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 58 |
