by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #70 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 70 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Minnesota | 1 of 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 64 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 677 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 56 |
This social sciences field at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 267 |
| Political Science and Government | 180 |
| Criminology | 105 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 46 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Geography and Cartography | 40 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities handed out 55 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,528 | $58,344 |
| Fees | $2,384 | $2,384 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 56 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 677 |