by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 103 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #4 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 4 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 1 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 105 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 488 |
| Master’s | 86 |
| Doctoral | 68 |
This social sciences field at Northwestern University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 404 |
| Political Science and Government | 125 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 37 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Social Sciences, General | 13 |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 488 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Northwestern University is in the top 5% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 103 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University earn a median of $93,044 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $16,716 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 106 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 65 |
| Other Races | 44 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northwestern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 86 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 68 |
