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Social Sciences at University of California - Davis

1,402 Bachelor's Degrees
45 Master's Degrees
44 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UC Davis ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.

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Social Sciences Degrees Available at UC Davis

UC Davis Social Sciences Rankings

UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 33
Best Social Sciences Schools 36
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 37
Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 39
Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 39

Popularity of Social Sciences at UC Davis

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 1402 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 1,428 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UC Davis. This makes it the #92 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from UC Davis Cost?

$15,247 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$24,709 Average Student Debt

UC Davis Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,834 $42,611
Fees $3,413 $3,413
Books and Supplies $1,381 $1,381
On Campus Room and Board $19,068 $19,068
On Campus Other Expenses $5,359 $5,359

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UC Davis Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,402 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UC Davis. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in social sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 311
Black or African American 38
Hispanic or Latino 386
White 309
Non-Resident Aliens 283
Other Races 75

Does UC Davis Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Social Sciences?

Online degrees for the UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.

UC Davis Social Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 41 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Davis, about 49% were men and 51% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in social sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 17
Other Races 4

Social Sciences Student Diversity at UC Davis

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of California - Davis.

Social Sciences Majors

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 614
Political Science & Government 343
Sociology 304
International Relations & National Security 121
Anthropology 113
Geography & Cartography 10

Related Major Annual Graduates
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 364
Communication & Journalism 301
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 244
English Language & Literature 211
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 200

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