Social Sciences at University of Central Oklahoma
If you are interested in studying social sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Oklahoma. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.UCO is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and has a total student population of 14,132.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
UCO Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at UCO
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
For those who are interested in distance learning, UCO does offer online courses in social sciences for the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
UCO Social Sciences Rankings
Social Sciences Student Demographics at UCO
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
UCO Social Sciences Master’s Program
In the social sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of degree recipients. That is 30% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
If you plan to be a social sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Central Oklahoma. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies | 4 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
| Political Science & Government | 1 |
Related Majors
Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OK, the home state for University of Central Oklahoma.
| Occupation | Jobs in OK | Average Salary in OK |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 11,400 | $42,540 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 4,870 | $59,600 |
| Managers | 1,780 | $102,710 |
| Statisticians | 350 | $63,120 |
| Social Sciences Professors | 320 | $42,060 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Houstonman6 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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