by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at UO. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UO highly for social sciences, placing at #139 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 139 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Oregon | 1 of 12 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 872 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
This social sciences field at UO breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 262 |
| Political Science and Government | 232 |
| Economics | 160 |
| Sociology | 153 |
| Anthropology | 86 |
| Geography and Cartography | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Oregon awarded 26 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UO is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 112 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,864 | $57,762 |
| Fees | $2,653 | $2,653 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UO were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon awarded 24 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UO ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UO are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UO. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 872 |