by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Nebraska-Lincoln highly for social sciences, placing at #221 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 221 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Nebraska | 1 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 64 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 210 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
The social sciences area of study at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 103 |
| Economics | 71 |
| Anthropology | 48 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography and Cartography | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 27 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,930 | $34,800 |
| Fees | $3,514 | $3,514 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 11 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln handed out 13 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 21 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 210 |