by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Connecticut. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Connecticut highly for social sciences, coming in at #93 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 93 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 4 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 19 of 75 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at University of Connecticut, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 766 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
The social sciences field at University of Connecticut includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 471 |
| Political Science and Government | 220 |
| Sociology | 68 |
| Geography and Cartography | 48 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 19 |
| Social Sciences, General | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Connecticut awarded 766 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Connecticut is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Connecticut report a median salary of $62,268 a year. This is below $74,475, the median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Connecticut, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,856 in student loans. This is below $23,733, the typical median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 60% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 |
| White | 345 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 138 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Connecticut. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 37 |
