by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Emory University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Emory University highly for social sciences, coming in at #68 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 68 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia | 2 of 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Emory University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 363 |
| Master’s | 244 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This social sciences area of study at Emory University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 221 |
| Economics | 155 |
| Political Science and Government | 89 |
| Anthropology | 75 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Emory University awarded 363 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Emory University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Emory University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,515 a year. This is lower than $80,816, the median for all majors at Emory University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Emory University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,021 in student loans. This is above $19,368, the typical median for all majors at Emory University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,660 | $63,400 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Emory University were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 74 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Graduate study is also available at Emory University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 244 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
