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The bachelor's program at UMGC was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 190 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 296 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 310 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMGC paid an average of $524 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $318 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 296 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMGC. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 62 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UMGC offers online option in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMGC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 194 |
| Political Science & Government | 102 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 2,237 |
| Communication & Journalism | 268 |
| History | 132 |
| English Language & Literature | 104 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 71 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.