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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 841 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 1,073 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #81 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 841 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMN Twin Cities, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 503 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 113 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at UMN Twin Cities. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from UMN Twin Cities. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
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 | 316 |
| Political Science & Government | 218 |
| Sociology | 88 |
| International Relations & National Security | 57 |
| Geography & Cartography | 49 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Urban Studies | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 362 |
| English Language & Literature | 313 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 185 |
| History | 108 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 86 |
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