by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Missouri-Columbia as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #136 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 136 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Missouri | 2 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 426 |
| Certificate | 68 |
| Master’s | 58 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
The social sciences field at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 240 |
| Economics | 196 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Geography and Cartography | 38 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 15 |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 |
| Archeology | 8 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 426 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $58,005 a year. This is lower than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Columbia, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,486 in student loans. This is below $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 335 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 68 certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Missouri-Columbia is not yet ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 49% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Missouri-Columbia. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 58 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |
