by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Merced. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #48 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Merced as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #281 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 281 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 62 of 171 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 173 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The social sciences area of study at UC Merced breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 89 |
| Political Science and Government | 63 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Merced handed out 173 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UC Merced holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #48 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Merced earn a median of $48,489 a year. This is below $62,823, the median for all majors at UC Merced.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Merced, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $18,106 in student loans. This is lower than $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Find out more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced are Hispanic or Latino. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 128 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Merced. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
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