by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at University of Connecticut. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Connecticut highly for social sciences, coming in at #92 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 92 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 4 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 19 of 76 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at University of Connecticut, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 766 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
The social sciences field at University of Connecticut includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 471 |
| Political Science and Government | 220 |
| Sociology | 68 |
| Geography and Cartography | 48 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 19 |
| Social Sciences, General | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Connecticut conferred 37 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Connecticut ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 74 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,354 | $61,396 |
| Fees | $1,154 | $1,154 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Connecticut awarded 28 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Connecticut ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Connecticut handed out 37 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Connecticut is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Connecticut. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 766 |