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UGA was ranked #74 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 #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 689 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 720 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UGA. This makes it the #115 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 689 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from UGA in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 458 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from UGA. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Georgia.
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 | 246 |
| Political Science & Government | 239 |
| Economics | 122 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Geography & Cartography | 63 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Archeology | 13 |
| Urban Studies | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 966 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 425 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 176 |
| English Language & Literature | 128 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 68 |
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