by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at UC Davis. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Davis highly for social sciences, placing at #49 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 49 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 8 of 171 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,157 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 65 |
This social sciences area of study at UC Davis includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 487 |
| Political Science and Government | 310 |
| Sociology | 270 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 108 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
| Geography and Cartography | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis handed out 42 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UC Davis ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 39 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,072 | $67,317 |
| Fees | $2,379 | $2,379 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Davis are White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Davis conferred 65 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UC Davis holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
In the most recent graduating class, 52% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Davis. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1,157 |