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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, UNC Chapel Hill came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 988 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 957 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #102 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.
Of the 988 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 589 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 77 |
UNC Chapel Hill does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 469 |
| Political Science & Government | 365 |
| Sociology | 116 |
| Anthropology | 94 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| Archeology | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 605 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 222 |
| English Language & Literature | 183 |
| History | 155 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 144 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.