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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 1090 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 1,221 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 149 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UCSD. This makes it the #19 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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The social sciences program at UCSD awarded 1,090 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 249 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 278 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 258 |
| Other Races | 62 |
UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Of the 136 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from UCSD in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 51 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of California - San Diego.
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 | 455 |
| Political Science & Government | 380 |
| Sociology | 139 |
| International Relations & National Security | 123 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Other Social Sciences | 59 |
| Urban Studies | 35 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 287 |
| English Language & Literature | 105 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 99 |
| History | 93 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 82 |
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