by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UVU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UVU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #386 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 386 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Utah | 4 of 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 10 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at UVU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 131 |
| Certificate | 16 |
The social sciences area of study at UVU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 50 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 34 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Geography and Cartography | 13 |
| Economics | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Utah Valley University awarded 131 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UVU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 351 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,589 a year. This is higher than $53,268, the median for all majors at UVU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UVU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $21,413 in student loans. This is above $16,809, the typical median for all majors at UVU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,368 | $17,800 |
| Fees | $689 | $689 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UVU are White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Utah Valley University conferred 16 certificate degrees in social sciences.
UVU is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 62% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at UVU were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
