by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Missouri-Kansas City. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Missouri-Kansas City highly for social sciences, ranked #163 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 163 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Missouri | 3 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 of 62 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at University of Missouri-Kansas City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 11 |
This social sciences area of study at University of Missouri-Kansas City includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 53 |
| Political Science and Government | 34 |
| Economics | 20 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 14 |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 111 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Kansas City holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $52,131 a year. This is lower than $75,586, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Kansas City, social sciences students accumulate a median of $16,950 in student loans. This is lower than $23,814, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,940 | $30,650 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Kansas City handed out 5 certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
