by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIdaho. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIdaho highly for social sciences, ranked #577 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 577 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Idaho | 2 of 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 16 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UIdaho, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The social sciences field at UIdaho includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 72 |
| Political Science and Government | 35 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| Geography and Cartography | 28 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 21 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Social Sciences, General | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Idaho conferred 171 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UIdaho ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIdaho report a median salary of $43,539 a year. This is lower than $51,744, the median for all majors at UIdaho.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIdaho, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,966 in student loans. This is below $23,844, the typical median for all majors at UIdaho.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,182 | $25,992 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
Find out more about UIdaho tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UIdaho were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Idaho awarded 16 certificate degrees in social sciences.
UIdaho has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at UIdaho are White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UIdaho. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
