by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Riverside. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #40 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Riverside among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #205 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 205 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 50 of 171 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 944 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
The social sciences area of study at UC Riverside covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 328 |
| Sociology | 260 |
| Political Science and Government | 238 |
| Anthropology | 78 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 57 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Riverside awarded 944 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UC Riverside is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #40 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside earn a median of $50,170 a year. This is below $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,550 in student loans. This is below $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Hispanic or Latino. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 212 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 455 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 78 |
| Other Races | 57 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Riverside. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |
