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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UChicago ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UChicago is in the top 1% of the country for social sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2022, 168 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UChicago. This makes it the #1 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Online degrees for the UChicago social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UChicago Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social sciences program at UChicago make a median salary of $53,788. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social sciences graduates with a master's is $50,373.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 208 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from UChicago. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 64 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 777 |
| International Relations & National Security | 163 |
| Political Science & Government | 131 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.