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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, UMCP came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 1258 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 1,265 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 127 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMCP. This makes it the #24 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 59 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 139 |
| Black or African American | 130 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
| White | 671 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 100 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 80 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
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 | 511 |
| Political Science & Government | 345 |
| Geography & Cartography | 84 |
| Sociology | 82 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 20 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 536 |
| English Language & Literature | 145 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 123 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 106 |
| History | 95 |
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