by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMES. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #167 out of 172 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMES among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #724 out of 767 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 724 of 767 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 167 of 172 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at UMES, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 3 |
This social sciences field at UMES breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 11 |
| Criminology | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Eastern Shore awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UMES ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #167 out of 172 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 167 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 724 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMES earn a median of $43,802 a year. This is below $58,282, the median for all majors at UMES.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMES, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is above $26,996, the typical median for all majors at UMES.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,526 | $16,796 |
| Fees | $3,326 | $3,326 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMES were Black or African American. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UMES. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
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