by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UHCL stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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UHCL holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #556 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston-Clear Lake awarded 75 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UHCL earn a median of $57,811 a year. This is lower than $59,411, the median for all majors at UHCL.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UHCL, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,796 in student loans. This is higher than $21,343, the typical median for all majors at UHCL.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,024 | $20,544 |
| Fees | $1,746 | $1,746 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UHCL are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston-Clear Lake with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UHCL are Black or African American. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston-Clear Lake with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
The social sciences program at UHCL offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 51 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |