by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Columbia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #61 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 61 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 5 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 677 |
| Master’s | 755 |
| Doctoral | 75 |
| Professional Certificate | 50 |
This social sciences field at Columbia University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 528 |
| Political Science and Government | 301 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 266 |
| Social Sciences, General | 190 |
| Sociology | 96 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 83 |
| Anthropology | 82 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 677 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $93,570 a year. This is below $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $27,889 in student loans. This is above $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 136 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 134 |
| Other Races | 58 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 755 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 75 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 50 |
