by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Vanderbilt University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 184 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University highly for social sciences, coming in at #1 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 1 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 193 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 756 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
This social sciences area of study at Vanderbilt University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 328 |
| Economics | 318 |
| Political Science and Government | 129 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University awarded 756 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 184 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $88,874 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Vanderbilt University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $11,808 in student loans. This is below $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 349 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 78 |
Graduate study is also available at Vanderbilt University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 41 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 30 |
