by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Nevada-Reno stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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University of Nevada-Reno ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #408 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #100 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno conferred 205 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $44,173 a year. This is below $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Nevada-Reno, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,965 in student loans. This is higher than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
This social sciences program at University of Nevada-Reno offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 82 |
| Economics | 53 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| International Relations & Security | 26 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |