by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNC Charlotte. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNC Charlotte among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #371 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 371 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 10 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 of 193 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at UNC Charlotte, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 385 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
This social sciences area of study at UNC Charlotte covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 172 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| Geography and Cartography | 47 |
| Anthropology | 39 |
| Economics | 39 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte conferred 385 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UNC Charlotte ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte earn a median of $46,466 a year. This is below $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,626 in student loans. This is higher than $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 28 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNC Charlotte. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 35 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |
