by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at University of Missouri-Kansas City. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Missouri-Kansas City highly for social sciences, ranked #165 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 165 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Missouri | 3 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 of 64 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at University of Missouri-Kansas City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 11 |
This social sciences area of study at University of Missouri-Kansas City includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 53 |
| Political Science and Government | 34 |
| Economics | 20 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 14 |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Kansas City handed out 16 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is not currently ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,572 | $28,842 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
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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 largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Kansas City holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 32 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Kansas City handed out 11 professional certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is not yet ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of social sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were White. 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 Missouri-Kansas City with a professional certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Missouri-Kansas City. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 111 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |