by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at URI. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates URI highly for social sciences, coming in at #347 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 347 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Rhode Island | 5 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 40 of 76 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 273 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 22 |
The social sciences field at URI includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 97 |
| Political Science and Government | 91 |
| Economics | 56 |
| Geography and Cartography | 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 20 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rhode Island awarded 18 master’s degrees in social sciences.
URI holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 87 |
Among recent graduates, 39% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at URI were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rhode Island handed out 3 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
URI has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in social sciences from URI identified as men.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at URI are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 22 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
URI is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at URI are White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at URI. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 273 |