by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UHCL. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #26 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UHCL among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #520 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 520 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 26 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 36 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at UHCL, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The social sciences field at UHCL covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 51 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston-Clear Lake handed out 75 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UHCL ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #26 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 35 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 454 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UHCL earn a median of $57,811 a year. This is lower than $59,411, the median for all majors at UHCL.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UHCL, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,796 in student loans. This is higher than $21,343, the typical median for all majors at UHCL.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,024 | $20,544 |
| Fees | $1,746 | $1,746 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UHCL are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston-Clear Lake with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at UHCL. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 12 |
