by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Chicago. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 103 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Chicago among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #14 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 14 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 2 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 105 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 938 |
| Master’s | 910 |
| Doctoral | 78 |
| Graduate Certificate | 148 |
This social sciences area of study at University of Chicago includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 828 |
| Social Sciences, General | 788 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 186 |
| Political Science and Government | 123 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 41 |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago conferred 938 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 103 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $91,190 a year. This is lower than $98,855, the median for all majors at University of Chicago.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Chicago, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,848 in student loans. This is lower than $15,854, the typical median for all majors at University of Chicago.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,256 | $67,446 |
| Fees | $1,878 | $1,878 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 231 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 282 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 204 |
| Other Races | 64 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Chicago. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 910 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 78 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 148 |
