Facts & Figures

As the largest academic unit on campus, the School of Social Sciences faculty and staff are committed to providing the highest quality research and educational experience. The School’s distinguished faculty includes:

  • 10 fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 6 members of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 8 UCI Distinguished Professors
  • 4 UCI Chancellor’s Professors
  • 3 UCI Endowed Chairs

Of the School’s seven major departments, several rank in the top 30 in their respective fields nationally.

The School’s research and programs are supported by national and private foundations, state and local governments, and private donors.

Alumni include educators, psychologists, company CEOs and chief operating officers, lawyers, doctors, political consultants, politicians and community relations advisors.

The School’s successful outreach programs benefit children from preschool to high school.

Social Sciences sponsors free community lectures featuring distinguished political and public figures. Past speakers have included scientists, senators, ambassadors and governors. Learn more about upcoming speaking engagements and events.

Degrees Awarded (Summer 2011-Spring 2012)

  Bachelor’s  2,013
  Master’s  13
  Doctorates  49

Degree Programs Offered

  Anthropology B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
  Business Economics B.A.
  Chicano/Latino Studies B.A.
  Demographic and Social Analysis M.A.
  Economics B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
  International Studies B.A.
  Mathematical Behavioral Sciences M.A., Ph.D.
  Philosophy B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
  Political Science B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
  Psychology B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
  Public Policy M.A.
  Quantitative Economics B.A.
  Social Policy & Public Service B.A.
  Social Sciences M.A., Ph.D.
  Sociology B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Students (Fall 2012)

  Undergraduate Students 4454
  Masters 10
  Doctorates 377

Faculty (Fall 2012)

    145