by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at University of Maryland-College Park. 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 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Maryland-College Park as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #40 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 40 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Maryland | 2 of 18 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at University of Maryland-College Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,014 |
| Master’s | 211 |
| Doctoral | 62 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
This social sciences field at University of Maryland-College Park includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 362 |
| Economics | 359 |
| Political Science and Government | 304 |
| Sociology | 108 |
| Geography and Cartography | 81 |
| Anthropology | 40 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 18 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 18 |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 |
| Demography | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-College Park handed out 211 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Maryland-College Park ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were Non-Resident Alien. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 83 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-College Park conferred 62 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Maryland-College Park is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-College Park awarded 8 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Maryland-College Park has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were Black or African American. Approximately 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Maryland-College Park. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1,014 |