by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Georgetown. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Georgetown among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #2 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 2 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 183 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Georgetown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 846 |
| Master’s | 687 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
This social sciences area of study at Georgetown covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 639 |
| Political Science and Government | 316 |
| Social Sciences, General | 298 |
| Economics | 263 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Georgetown University handed out 846 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Georgetown is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Georgetown report a median salary of $85,545 a year. This is below $103,843, the median for all majors at Georgetown.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgetown, social sciences students accumulate a median of $15,942 in student loans. This is lower than $16,618, the typical median for all majors at Georgetown.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,784 | $67,896 |
| Fees | $193 | $193 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgetown are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 114 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 374 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 184 |
| Other Races | 73 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Georgetown. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 687 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |
