by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCLA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCLA highly for social sciences, ranked #35 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 35 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 6 of 171 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2,481 |
| Master’s | 201 |
| Doctoral | 71 |
The social sciences area of study at UCLA covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,017 |
| Political Science and Government | 744 |
| Sociology | 682 |
| Anthropology | 210 |
| Geography and Cartography | 73 |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 |
| Archeology | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 2,481 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UCLA is in the top 5% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UCLA earn a median of $68,434 a year. This is lower than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCLA, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $14,694 in student loans. This is lower than $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA are White. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 558 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 640 |
| White | 734 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 233 |
| Other Races | 237 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCLA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 201 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 71 |
