Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences
Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 140,768 people earned their bachelor's degree in social sciences. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 140,768 |
| Associate Degree | 22,137 |
| Master’s Degree | 19,295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3,723 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,514 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,108 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 247 |
Earnings of Social Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in social sciences is $36,506. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $31,700 and the high is $43,656.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in social sciences is $30,006. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $45,985 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,657.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in social sciences. About 56.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 61,821 |
| Women | 78,947 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11,436 |
| Black or African American | 12,021 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27,115 |
| White | 68,582 |
| International Students | 10,634 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10,980 |
Most Popular Social Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,333 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in social sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,611 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UCLA. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,976 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UCSB. About 56% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,958 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 58% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,720 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UC Irvine. Of these students, 62% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Irvine social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,506.
Florida State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,558 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Florida State. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
University of California - Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,428 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UC Davis. Of these students, 59% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,269 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UCR. Of these students, 56% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,265 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UMCP. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,248 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UW Seattle. About 55% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
University of California - San Diego is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,221 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UCSD. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. University of California - San Diego social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,506.
The 11th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,218 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UW - Madison. Of these students, 47% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 36,506.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,179 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Penn State University Park. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,163 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from USF Tampa. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that USF Tampa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
George Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,159 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from GWU. Of these students, 59% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Washington University social sciences graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,506.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,114 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Ohio State. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social sciences at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 36,506.
The 16th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,087 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UF. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social sciences at University of Florida make a median salary of 36,506.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,081 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from U-M. About 47% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,073 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,506.
The 19th most popular school in the country for social sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 973 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UO. Of these students, 49% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social sciences at University of Oregon make a median salary of 36,506.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 965 people received their bachelor's degree in social sciences from UT Austin. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social sciences at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 36,506.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 82,134 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 37,813 |
| English Language & Literature | 34,388 |
| History | 23,992 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 18,886 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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