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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #384 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #17 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 367 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 384 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMW. This makes it the #250 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMW was $1,209 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $508 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,938 | $25,858 |
| Fees | $5,621 | $5,621 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,040 | $14,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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The social sciences program at UMW awarded 158 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UMW does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMW Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at UMW awarded 2 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Mary Washington.
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 |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 46 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| Political Science & Government | 42 |
| International Relations & National Security | 22 |
| Economics | 20 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 114 |
| English Language & Literature | 66 |
| History | 37 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 27 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 26 |
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