by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at UMBC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMBC as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #214 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 214 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Maryland | 4 of 18 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 54 of 183 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at UMBC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 232 |
| Certificate | 22 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
This social sciences field at UMBC breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 120 |
| Political Science and Government | 73 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Geography and Cartography | 28 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 10 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 9 |
| Social Sciences, General | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 32 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UMBC holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 84 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UMBC were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 2 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UMBC is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMBC are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County handed out 17 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
UMBC is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UMBC were White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UMBC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 232 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 22 |