by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Harvard University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University highly for general social sciences, placing at #6 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 6 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 4 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 8 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general social sciences at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 163 |
| Master’s | 139 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University handed out 163 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for general social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
General Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University earn a median of $72,825 a year. This is lower than $136,975, the median for all majors at Harvard University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Harvard University, general social sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,937 in student loans. This is above $16,616, the typical median for all majors at Harvard University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,143 | $56,550 |
| Fees | $5,126 | $5,126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Harvard University conferred 163 bachelor’s completions in social sciences, general recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Harvard University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences | 139 |
