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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, UCLA came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 2511 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 2,652 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 140 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UCLA. This makes it the #21 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 62 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2,511 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UCLA. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 541 |
| Black or African American | 104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 641 |
| White | 738 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 318 |
| Other Races | 169 |
UCLA does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCLA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 259 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from UCLA. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 160 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
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 | 1,052 |
| Sociology | 713 |
| Political Science & Government | 707 |
| Anthropology | 220 |
| Geography & Cartography | 106 |
| Other Social Sciences | 28 |
| Archeology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 359 |
| English Language & Literature | 321 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 299 |
| History | 265 |
| Communication & Journalism | 245 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.