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UF is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 1186 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 1,087 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UF. This makes it the #70 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 36 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,186 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UF. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 362 |
| White | 556 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 94 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UF does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UF Online Learning page.
Of the 59 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from UF in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of 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 | 453 |
| Economics | 317 |
| Anthropology | 186 |
| Sociology | 167 |
| Geography & Cartography | 100 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 959 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 220 |
| English Language & Literature | 180 |
| History | 136 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 133 |
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