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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 181 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 645 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 661 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UCF. This makes it the #161 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #95 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCF was $749 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 195 |
| White | 316 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at UCF. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCF Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Central Florida.
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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 373 |
| Sociology | 115 |
| Anthropology | 101 |
| Economics | 58 |
| General Social Sciences | 34 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,140 |
| Communication & Journalism | 624 |
| English Language & Literature | 434 |
| History | 173 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.