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CU - Boulder was ranked #92 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 #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 92 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 857 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 877 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #104 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
Learn more about CU - Boulder tuition and fees.
Of the 857 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
| White | 562 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 74 |
| Other Races | 46 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from CU - Boulder. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
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 | 306 |
| Political Science & Government | 254 |
| Sociology | 228 |
| Geography & Cartography | 77 |
| Anthropology | 71 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 775 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 179 |
| English Language & Literature | 115 |
| History | 94 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 87 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.