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UC Santa Cruz was ranked #66 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 66 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 669 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 774 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #53 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #60 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 | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
Learn more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 669 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UC Santa Cruz. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 230 |
| White | 207 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 61 |
| Other Races | 59 |
Online degrees for the UC Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from UC Santa Cruz in 2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 227 |
| Economics | 199 |
| Political Science & Government | 178 |
| Anthropology | 118 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 219 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 133 |
| History | 95 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 67 |
| Communication & Journalism | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.