by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at UW. You can earn it 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 (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UW among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #334 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 334 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Wyoming | 1 of 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Certificate | 22 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This social sciences area of study at UW covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 45 |
| Geography and Cartography | 39 |
| Sociology | 31 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Economics | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wyoming handed out 31 master’s degrees in social sciences.
UW is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Wyoming | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 117 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,620 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,702 | $1,702 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 61% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UW are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wyoming awarded 2 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
UW is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UW were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wyoming awarded 4 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
UW is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at UW were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UW. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 114 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 22 |