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UO was ranked #89 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 89 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 828 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 973 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UO. This makes it the #73 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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Of the 828 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UO, about 54% were men and 46% 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 Oregon with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 |
| White | 497 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 81 |
| Other Races | 75 |
UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at UO awarded 44 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Oregon.
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 |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 236 |
| Economics | 220 |
| Political Science & Government | 203 |
| Sociology | 115 |
| Anthropology | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 59 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 694 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 181 |
| English Language & Literature | 108 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 65 |
| History | 63 |
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