by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at William & Mary. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks William & Mary highly for social sciences, coming in at #40 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 40 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 2 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 193 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at William & Mary, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 412 |
| Master’s | 6 |
This social sciences field at William & Mary covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 168 |
| Economics | 88 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 78 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, William & Mary conferred 412 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
William & Mary is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at William & Mary go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,201 a year. This is lower than $68,594, the median for all majors at William & Mary.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at William & Mary, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $18,649 in student loans. This is below $18,935, the typical median for all majors at William & Mary.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,434 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,025 | $7,596 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at William & Mary were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 269 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Graduate study is also available at William & Mary. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
