by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UH. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 45 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UH highly for social sciences, ranked #272 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 272 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 12 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 17 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 438 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
The social sciences area of study at UH includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 207 |
| Economics | 160 |
| Sociology | 83 |
| Anthropology | 39 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston awarded 438 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 45 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 12 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 252 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UH report a median salary of $54,364 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
To complete a bachelor’s at UH, social sciences students accumulate a median of $20,062 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 171 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 21 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UH. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
