by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at The U. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The U highly for social sciences, placing at #120 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 120 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Utah | 2 of 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 721 |
| Certificate | 88 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 29 |
The social sciences field at The U includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 219 |
| Criminology | 137 |
| Political Science and Government | 136 |
| Social Sciences, General | 122 |
| Sociology | 103 |
| Geography and Cartography | 86 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 34 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah conferred 36 master’s degrees in social sciences.
The U 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 Utah | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 79 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,587 | $43,900 |
| Fees | $1,202 | $1,202 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at The U were White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah awarded 26 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
The U has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at The U are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Utah conferred 29 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
The U is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
Among recent graduates, 86% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at The U are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at The U. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 721 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 88 |