by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,363 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of U was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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The social sciences program at U of U awarded 125 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% 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 bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 213 |
| Political Science & Government | 160 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
| Geography & Cartography | 56 |
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