by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UH Downtown ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UH Downtown was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston - Downtown handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH Downtown is $45,687. This is higher than $37,446, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH Downtown paid an average of $667 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $253 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,080 | $16,016 |
| Fees | $1,456 | $1,456 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UH Downtown. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston - Downtown with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UH Downtown 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 UH Downtown Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Houston - Downtown.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 38 |
| Sociology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.