by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UD highly for social sciences, coming in at #135 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 135 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Delaware | 1 of 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 of 183 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 366 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
This social sciences field at UD breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 118 |
| Criminology | 99 |
| Economics | 85 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 38 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 10 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Delaware conferred 366 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,058 a year. This is lower than $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
To complete a bachelor’s at UD, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,721 in student loans. This is below $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 238 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 25 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 17 |
