by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cornell University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cornell University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #18 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 18 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 1 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 183 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 344 |
| Master’s | 109 |
| Doctoral | 37 |
This social sciences field at Cornell University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 253 |
| Political Science and Government | 138 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Archeology | 9 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 344 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Cornell University report a median salary of $88,833 a year. This is below $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cornell University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $13,933 in student loans. This is below $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 19 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cornell University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 109 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 37 |
