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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 234 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 298 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 468 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UNR. This makes it the #171 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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Of the 298 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from UNR in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 42 |
UNR does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNR Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from UNR. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
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 | 89 |
| Economics | 69 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 183 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 107 |
| English Language & Literature | 88 |
| History | 67 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 55 |
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