by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at UCSD UC San Diego. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #64 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 64 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 13 of 171 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 940 |
| Master’s | 127 |
| Doctoral | 45 |
The social sciences field at UCSD UC San Diego covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 373 |
| Economics | 300 |
| Sociology | 162 |
| Anthropology | 94 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 93 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 54 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 36 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-San Diego awarded 127 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UCSD UC San Diego holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 30 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-San Diego awarded 45 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UCSD UC San Diego ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCSD UC San Diego. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 940 |