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. In addition, we cover how UMGC ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMGC was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 194 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 210 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMGC is $50,557. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMGC was $524 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $318 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 194 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMGC. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 46 |
Online degrees for the UMGC 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 UMGC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.