by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at UCI UC Irvine. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCI UC Irvine among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #69 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 69 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 14 of 171 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at UCI UC Irvine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,481 |
| Master’s | 89 |
| Doctoral | 58 |
This social sciences area of study at UCI UC Irvine covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 496 |
| Economics | 412 |
| Political Science and Government | 289 |
| Sociology | 256 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 71 |
| Anthropology | 70 |
| Social Sciences, General | 23 |
| Demography | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Irvine awarded 89 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UCI UC Irvine is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,512 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $2,065 | $2,065 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Irvine conferred 58 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UCI UC Irvine holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UCI UC Irvine. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1,481 |