by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Barnard. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Barnard among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #38 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 38 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 3 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 183 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at Barnard, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 259 |
The social sciences field at Barnard includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 102 |
| Political Science and Government | 67 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 31 |
| Sociology | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, Barnard College conferred 259 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Barnard is in the top 5% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Barnard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $89,520 a year. This is above $80,286, the median for all majors at Barnard.
To complete a bachelor’s at Barnard, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $17,662 in student loans. This is below $17,723, the typical median for all majors at Barnard.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,734 | $67,602 |
| Fees | $2,286 | $2,286 |
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Every one of the 259 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Barnard were women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Barnard were White. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 62 |
| Other Races | 25 |
