by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at USD. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #18 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USD among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #223 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 223 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 55 of 171 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 151 |
| Master’s | 26 |
The social sciences area of study at USD includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 76 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 49 |
| Sociology | 38 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of San Diego conferred 26 master’s degrees in social sciences.
USD ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 18 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 88 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,690 | $64,690 |
| Fees | $380 | $380 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at USD were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at USD. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 151 |