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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 276 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMSL. This makes it the #161 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #123 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMSL paid an average of $1,194 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $480 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 164 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UMSL. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at UMSL. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMSL Online Learning page.
Of the 11 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMSL, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Economics | 20 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 87 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 70 |
| English Language & Literature | 66 |
| History | 32 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 16 |