by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #122 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 122 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 12 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 23 of 75 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 768 |
| Certificate | 42 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
This social sciences field at UMass Amherst covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 442 |
| Political Science and Government | 180 |
| Sociology | 115 |
| Anthropology | 52 |
| Geography and Cartography | 38 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 29 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 23 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 768 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UMass Amherst ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst report a median salary of $70,502 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,288 in student loans. This is higher than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 476 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 63 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 42 certificate degrees in social sciences.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 50 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 20 |
