by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMGC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #6 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMGC among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #296 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 296 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Maryland | 6 of 18 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 71 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 306 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12 |
The social sciences area of study at UMGC covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 188 |
| Political Science and Government | 130 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus conferred 306 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UMGC is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMGC report a median salary of $54,619 a year. This is lower than $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMGC, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,600 in student loans. This is lower than $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 47 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 12 undergraduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
UMGC is not currently ranked for social sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of social sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC were Black or African American. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a undergraduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
