by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Northern Colorado. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Northern Colorado highly for social sciences, placing at #674 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 674 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Colorado | 11 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 24 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at University of Northern Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 5 |
The social sciences field at University of Northern Colorado includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 30 |
| Economics | 21 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Geography and Cartography | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Northern Colorado conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Northern Colorado holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Northern Colorado earn a median of $40,623 a year. This is lower than $49,952, the median for all majors at University of Northern Colorado.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Northern Colorado, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,479 in student loans. This is lower than $23,974, the typical median for all majors at University of Northern Colorado.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $24,125 |
| Fees | $2,854 | $2,854 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Northern Colorado awarded 6 certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Northern Colorado has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a certificate degree in social sciences from University of Northern Colorado identified as men.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado are Hispanic or Latino. 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 Northern Colorado with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Northern Colorado. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |
