by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at UNCW. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNCW as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #428 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 428 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 12 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 62 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 203 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
This social sciences field at UNCW covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 96 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | 31 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| Geography and Cartography | 18 |
| Economics | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington conferred 13 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UNCW holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 130 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UNCW are White. Roughly 85% 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 Wilmington with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina Wilmington conferred 8 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
UNCW is not currently ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UNCW were White. About 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 Wilmington with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNCW. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 203 |
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