by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at New York University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, New York University as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #59 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 59 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 4 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at New York University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,263 |
| Master’s | 332 |
| Doctoral | 63 |
The social sciences field at New York University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 774 |
| Political Science and Government | 268 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 239 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 126 |
| Sociology | 104 |
| Anthropology | 65 |
| Social Sciences, General | 40 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 38 |
| Archeology | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York University conferred 1,263 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
New York University is in the top 5% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from New York University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,682 a year. This is lower than $96,730, the median for all majors at New York University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at New York University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,563 in student loans. This is lower than $21,897, the typical median for all majors at New York University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,770 | $62,796 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at New York University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 217 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 483 |
| Other Races | 81 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at New York University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 332 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 63 |
