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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #369 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 350 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 369 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMKC. This makes it the #207 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMKC was $973 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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Of the 110 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMKC, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UMKC does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from UMKC. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
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 | 31 |
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 121 |
| Communication & Journalism | 65 |
| English Language & Literature | 50 |
| History | 32 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
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