by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Missouri-Columbia as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #126 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 126 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Missouri | 2 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 64 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 426 |
| Certificate | 68 |
| Master’s | 58 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
The social sciences field at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 240 |
| Economics | 196 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Geography and Cartography | 38 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 15 |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 |
| Archeology | 8 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 58 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Columbia holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 71 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,658 | $29,958 |
| Fees | $1,081 | $1,081 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 66% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 23 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 21 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 426 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 68 |