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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 765 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 756 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from U of U. This makes it the #120 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 504 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 64 |
U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 49% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Utah.
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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 213 |
| Political Science & Government | 160 |
| General Social Sciences | 128 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
| Geography & Cartography | 56 |
| International Relations & National Security | 8 |
| Urban Studies | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 341 |
| English Language & Literature | 134 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 112 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 75 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 68 |
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