Below are the key facts about this program at UCO, Central. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCO, Central among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #818 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 818 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Oklahoma | 12 of 13 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 69 of 83 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UCO, Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 2 |
The social sciences field at UCO, Central breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 45 |
| Political Science and Government | 27 |
| Economics | 13 |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Oklahoma conferred 89 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UCO, Central ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oklahoma | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 52 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 675 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCO, Central go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,141 a year. This is lower than $50,729, the median for all majors at UCO, Central.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCO, Central, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $28,500 in student loans. This is higher than $23,741, the typical median for all majors at UCO, Central.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,822 | $18,466 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCO, Central are White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Graduate study is also available at UCO, Central. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |