by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UNC Charlotte ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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UNC Charlotte holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #431 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 385 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte earn a median of $46,466 a year. This is below $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,626 in student loans. This is higher than $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 28 |
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
This social sciences program at UNC Charlotte breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 172 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| Geography & Cartography | 47 |
| Anthropology | 39 |
| Economics | 39 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |