by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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U of U is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of U is $39,139. This is higher than $32,131, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of U, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,442 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Utah.
The social sciences program at U of U awarded 114 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 224 |
| Political Science & Government | 151 |
| Sociology | 136 |
| Geography & Cartography | 80 |
| Anthropology | 64 |
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