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The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 257 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 295 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from DU. This makes it the #33 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DU paid an average of $1,612 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,049 | $17,049 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,147 | $3,147 |
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Of the 257 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from DU in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the DU 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 DU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 194 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from DU. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Denver.
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 |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 197 |
| Geography & Cartography | 104 |
| Economics | 81 |
| Political Science & Government | 51 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 307 |
| English Language & Literature | 124 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 63 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 20 |
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