by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at URI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates URI highly for social sciences, coming in at #389 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 389 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island | 5 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 44 of 75 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 273 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 22 |
The social sciences field at URI includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 97 |
| Political Science and Government | 91 |
| Economics | 56 |
| Geography and Cartography | 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 20 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island handed out 273 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
URI is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from URI report a median salary of $56,321 a year. This is lower than $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
To complete a bachelor’s at URI, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,681 in student loans. This is lower than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at URI are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at URI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 22 |
