by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Syracuse University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Syracuse University as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #199 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 199 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 23 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Syracuse University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 550 |
| Master’s | 95 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
This social sciences area of study at Syracuse University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 230 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 169 |
| Political Science and Government | 164 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Geography and Cartography | 32 |
| Social Sciences, General | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Syracuse University handed out 550 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Syracuse University is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University earn a median of $63,934 a year. This is lower than $69,552, the median for all majors at Syracuse University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,373 in student loans. This is lower than $26,159, the typical median for all majors at Syracuse University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,920 | $63,710 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Syracuse University were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 240 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 142 |
| Other Races | 41 |
Graduate study is also available at Syracuse University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 95 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 16 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
