by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UC Riverside compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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UC Riverside is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences. In particular, it placed #248 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #54 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Riverside handed out 944 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside earn a median of $50,170 a year. This is below $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,550 in student loans. This is below $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Hispanic or Latino. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 212 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 455 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 78 |
| Other Races | 57 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Riverside were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Riverside were Non-Resident Alien. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at University of California-Riverside.
The social sciences program at UC Riverside breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 328 |
| Sociology | 260 |
| Political Science & Government | 238 |
| Anthropology | 78 |
| International Relations & Security | 57 |
| Other Social Sciences | 20 |