by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at UH. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 16 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UH highly for social sciences, ranked #271 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 271 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 10 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 84 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 438 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
The social sciences area of study at UH includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 207 |
| Economics | 160 |
| Sociology | 83 |
| Anthropology | 39 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston awarded 40 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UH is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 109 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,723 | $29,363 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 52% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UH were Non-Resident Alien. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston handed out 11 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UH is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 36% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UH are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UH. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 438 |