by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #44 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #220 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 220 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 57 of 171 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 151 |
| Master’s | 26 |
The social sciences area of study at USD includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 76 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 49 |
| Sociology | 38 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of San Diego handed out 151 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
USD is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #44 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD report a median salary of $59,985 a year. This is lower than $80,450, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, social sciences students accumulate a median of $25,367 in student loans. This is above $23,795, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,120 | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 | $1,066 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Graduate study is also available at USD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 26 |
