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UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 707 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 829 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #99 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 707 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UMass Amherst. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 440 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 55 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at UMass Amherst. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 60 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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 | 384 |
| Political Science & Government | 195 |
| Sociology | 138 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 43 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 13 |
| Other Social Sciences | 13 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 406 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 228 |
| English Language & Literature | 137 |
| History | 109 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 82 |
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