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. See how UMGC ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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UMGC ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #393 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Maryland.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 306 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMGC report a median salary of $54,619 a year. This is lower than $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMGC, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,600 in student loans. This is lower than $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 14 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 47 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
This social sciences program at UMGC offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 188 |
| Political Science & Government | 130 |