by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Yale University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Yale University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #11 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 11 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 1 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 75 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 458 |
| Master’s | 155 |
| Doctoral | 43 |
This social sciences area of study at Yale University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 295 |
| Political Science and Government | 169 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 121 |
| Sociology | 39 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Archeology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University awarded 458 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Yale University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $115,340 a year. This is lower than $119,690, the median for all majors at Yale University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Yale University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $14,125 in student loans. This is lower than $14,357, the typical median for all majors at Yale University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,950 | $67,250 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 Yale University are White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 32 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Yale University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 155 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 43 |
