by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNCW. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNCW as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #434 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 434 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 12 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 64 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 203 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
This social sciences field at UNCW covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 96 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | 31 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| Geography and Cartography | 18 |
| Economics | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina Wilmington handed out 203 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UNCW ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,598 a year. This is below $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNCW, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,350 in student loans. This is above $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW are White. Roughly 75% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNCW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
