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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 173 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UNL. This makes it the #215 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #131 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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Of the 188 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from UNL in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at UNL awarded 20 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
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 | 101 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 399 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 387 |
| English Language & Literature | 83 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 47 |
| History | 43 |
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