by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at U of Colorado. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks U of Colorado highly for social sciences, ranked #62 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 62 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Colorado | 1 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 31 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 670 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
The social sciences field at U of Colorado includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 241 |
| Economics | 215 |
| Sociology | 192 |
| Anthropology | 74 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 670 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,165 a year. This is below $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,610 in student loans. This is below $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 474 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 34 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at U of Colorado. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 33 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 19 |
