by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Santa Cruz. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #19 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #101 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 101 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 20 of 171 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 571 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
This social sciences area of study at UC Santa Cruz breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 176 |
| Political Science and Government | 173 |
| Economics | 160 |
| Anthropology | 109 |
| Archeology | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 571 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UC Santa Cruz is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz earn a median of $56,782 a year. This is below $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $17,294 in student loans. This is lower than $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 175 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 65 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 15 |
