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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #58 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 914 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 965 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 142 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UT Austin. This makes it the #20 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 914 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UT Austin. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 157 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 262 |
| White | 350 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Austin Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 124 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 408 |
| Political Science & Government | 342 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| International Relations & National Security | 60 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| Urban Studies | 41 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,305 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 536 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 338 |
| English Language & Literature | 328 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 244 |
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