by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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UO is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 316 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 380 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UO is $31,960. This is less than $32,131, which is the national median of all social sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,917 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,499.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at UO is $582 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 316 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UO. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 181 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 265 |
| Political Science & Government | 215 |
| Sociology | 123 |
| Anthropology | 80 |
| Geography & Cartography | 56 |
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