by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how UT Austin compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #80 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 922 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Austin report a median salary of $66,584 a year. This is below $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,805 in student loans. This is higher than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 163 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 287 |
| White | 342 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 35 |
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The social sciences program at UT Austin offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 440 |
| Political Science & Government | 340 |
| Sociology | 168 |
| International Relations & Security | 62 |
| Anthropology | 54 |
| Geography & Cartography | 46 |
| Urban Studies | 24 |