by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UR/U of Richmond/Richmond among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #65 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 65 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 4 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
This social sciences field at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 65 |
| Political Science and Government | 33 |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Richmond handed out 114 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UR/U of Richmond/Richmond report a median salary of $87,645 a year. This is higher than $80,851, the median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,040 in student loans. This is higher than $21,358, the typical median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,570 | $65,230 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Richmond with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 5 |
