by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UVM stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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UVM is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #278 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Vermont.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Vermont awarded 222 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UVM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,222 a year. This is lower than $56,910, the median for all majors at UVM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UVM, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,581 in student loans. This is lower than $22,607, the typical median for all majors at UVM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,392 | $42,724 |
| Fees | $2,778 | $2,778 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UVM are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Vermont with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at UVM were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Vermont with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Vermont.
This social sciences program at UVM breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 85 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |