by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCSD UC San Diego stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #77 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-San Diego awarded 940 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego earn a median of $77,534 a year. This is below $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, social sciences students accumulate a median of $15,380 in student loans. This is below $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 189 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 275 |
| White | 235 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 165 |
| Other Races | 59 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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-San Diego with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at University of California-San Diego.
The social sciences program at UCSD UC San Diego offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 373 |
| Economics | 300 |
| Sociology | 162 |
| Anthropology | 94 |
| International Relations & Security | 93 |
| Urban Studies | 54 |
| Other Social Sciences | 36 |