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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 158 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 313 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 314 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UIC. This makes it the #207 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $449 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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Of the 313 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from UIC in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from UIC in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
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 | 127 |
| Political Science & Government | 105 |
| Sociology | 91 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 133 |
| English Language & Literature | 102 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 82 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 60 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 39 |
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