by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how U of Colorado ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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U of Colorado is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #91 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder awarded 670 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,165 a year. This is below $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,610 in student loans. This is below $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 474 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
The social sciences program at U of Colorado includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 241 |
| Economics | 215 |
| Sociology | 192 |
| Anthropology | 74 |