by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Vanderbilt ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Vanderbilt was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 258 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 227 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,276 a year. This is higher than $32,131, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,499.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at Vanderbilt is $579 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Vanderbilt University.
Of the 258 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from Vanderbilt in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 | 25 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 272 |
| Political Science & Government | 98 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
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