by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at UCLA. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCLA highly for social sciences, ranked #30 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 30 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 5 of 171 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2,481 |
| Master’s | 201 |
| Doctoral | 71 |
The social sciences area of study at UCLA covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,017 |
| Political Science and Government | 744 |
| Sociology | 682 |
| Anthropology | 210 |
| Geography and Cartography | 73 |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 |
| Archeology | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 201 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UCLA is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UCLA were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 119 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 71 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 59% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UCLA. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 2,481 |