by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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UO was ranked #16 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 General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 236 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 316 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,147 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $69,628 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,559 for all social sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at UO is $582 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 236 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from UO in 2022, 57% were men and 43% 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 Oregon with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 220 |
| Political Science & Government | 203 |
| Sociology | 115 |
| Anthropology | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.