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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #32 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 220 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Diego handed out 180 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 208 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from USD. This makes it the #293 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,690 | $55,690 |
| Fees | $754 | $754 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,084 | $18,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 180 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from USD. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from USD in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of San Diego.
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 | 66 |
| International Relations & National Security | 44 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 74 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 26 |
| English Language & Literature | 25 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19 |
| History | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.