by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at University of Georgia. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Georgia among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #86 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 86 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia | 3 of 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 of 193 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at University of Georgia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 694 |
| Certificate | 33 |
| Master’s | 76 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The social sciences area of study at University of Georgia breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 291 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 234 |
| Economics | 114 |
| Sociology | 93 |
| Geography and Cartography | 51 |
| Anthropology | 38 |
| Archeology | 11 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Georgia conferred 76 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Georgia is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 57 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,044 | $38,180 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Georgia were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Georgia awarded 30 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Georgia is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Georgia were Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Georgia awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Georgia has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Georgia were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Georgia. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 694 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 33 |