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Social Sciences at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

129 Bachelor's Degrees
#375 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UMass Dartmouth ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.

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Social Sciences Degrees Available at UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth Social Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 359
Best Social Sciences Schools 375

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from UMass Dartmouth Cost?

$15,208 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$21,297 Average Student Debt

UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Dartmouth paid an average of $1,295 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $606 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $14,533 $31,075
Fees $675 $675
Books and Supplies $1,400 $1,400
On Campus Room and Board $17,940 $17,940
On Campus Other Expenses $1,772 $1,772

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UMass Dartmouth Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UMass Dartmouth. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Dartmouth are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a bachelor's in social sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 25
Hispanic or Latino 19
White 69
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 11

Does UMass Dartmouth Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Social Sciences?

Online degrees for the UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth Online Learning page.

UMass Dartmouth Social Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.

Social Sciences Majors

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 30
Sociology & Anthropology 20
Economics 12

Related Major Annual Graduates
English Language & Literature 45
History 22
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 17
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 8
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 2

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