by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Nebraska-Lincoln highly for social sciences, placing at #232 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 232 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska | 1 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 of 62 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 210 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
The social sciences area of study at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 103 |
| Economics | 71 |
| Anthropology | 48 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography and Cartography | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln handed out 210 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report a median salary of $53,320 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,720 in student loans. This is below $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
