by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCF. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCF as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #416 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 416 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Florida | 8 of 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 60 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UCF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 706 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The social sciences field at UCF includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 414 |
| Sociology | 123 |
| Anthropology | 121 |
| Economics | 61 |
| Social Sciences, General | 31 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Central Florida conferred 706 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UCF ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 377 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCF earn a median of $42,498 a year. This is lower than $55,077, the median for all majors at UCF.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCF, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,115 in student loans. This is above $21,620, the typical median for all majors at UCF.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCF are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 69 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 234 |
| White | 314 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Graduate study is also available at UCF. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
