by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in general social sciences.
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UO is in the top 15% of the country for general social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 83 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon conferred 262 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
General Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UO report a median salary of $55,393 a year. This is lower than $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UO, general social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,917 in student loans. This is above $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 155 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general social sciences majors at University of Oregon.
This general social sciences program at UO includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 262 |
UO awarded 262 degrees in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).