by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Florida. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Florida among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #69 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 69 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Florida | 1 of 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at University of Florida, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,060 |
| Certificate | 118 |
| Master’s | 68 |
| Doctoral | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
The social sciences field at University of Florida breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 403 |
| Economics | 356 |
| Criminology | 187 |
| Anthropology | 146 |
| Sociology | 118 |
| Geography and Cartography | 95 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Florida handed out 1,060 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Florida is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Florida earn a median of $60,557 a year. This is lower than $73,816, the median for all majors at University of Florida.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Florida, social sciences students accumulate a median of $17,264 in student loans. This is below $17,669, the typical median for all majors at University of Florida.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Florida were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 317 |
| White | 512 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 74 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Florida handed out 118 certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Florida is not yet ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Florida were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Florida. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 68 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 19 |
