by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The U. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The U highly for social sciences, placing at #126 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 126 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Utah | 2 of 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 721 |
| Certificate | 88 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 29 |
The social sciences field at The U includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 219 |
| Criminology | 137 |
| Political Science and Government | 136 |
| Social Sciences, General | 122 |
| Sociology | 103 |
| Geography and Cartography | 86 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 34 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah conferred 721 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
The U holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at The U earn a median of $56,766 a year. This is below $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The U, social sciences students accumulate a median of $17,964 in student loans. This is lower than $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The U were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 |
| White | 489 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 56 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah conferred 88 certificate degrees in social sciences.
The U is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at The U are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The U. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 29 |
