by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at UNC Charlotte. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNC Charlotte among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #377 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 377 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 11 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 193 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at UNC Charlotte, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 385 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
This social sciences area of study at UNC Charlotte covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 172 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| Geography and Cartography | 47 |
| Anthropology | 39 |
| Economics | 39 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 35 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UNC Charlotte 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 North Carolina | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 67 |
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte conferred 4 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UNC Charlotte is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 75% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 16 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
UNC Charlotte is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNC Charlotte. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 385 |