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UD is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 484 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 543 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UD. This makes it the #86 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #65 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 484 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UD. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 330 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from UD in 2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Delaware.
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 | 138 |
| Political Science & Government | 127 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Urban Studies | 8 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 257 |
| Communication & Journalism | 222 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 107 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 84 |
| English Language & Literature | 81 |
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