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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #633 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 609 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 633 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMaine. This makes it the #282 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMaine was $1,158 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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Of the 149 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from UMaine in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at UMaine. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| 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 Maine.
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 | 57 |
| Economics | 38 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 91 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 61 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 57 |
| English Language & Literature | 53 |
| History | 29 |
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