by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at UNCG. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNCG among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #683 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 683 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 14 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 106 of 193 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at UNCG, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 207 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
This social sciences area of study at UNCG breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 117 |
| Political Science and Government | 62 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Geography and Cartography | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro conferred 24 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UNCG ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 205 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UNCG are White. Roughly 62% 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 Greensboro with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 1 doctoral degree in social sciences.
UNCG has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in social sciences from UNCG were men.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNCG are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 Greensboro with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro handed out 20 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
UNCG is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UNCG were Black or African American. Roughly 35% 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 Greensboro with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UNCG. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 207 |