by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 22 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #63 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 63 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 5 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 677 |
| Master’s | 755 |
| Doctoral | 75 |
| Professional Certificate | 50 |
This social sciences field at Columbia University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 528 |
| Political Science and Government | 301 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 266 |
| Social Sciences, General | 190 |
| Sociology | 96 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 83 |
| Anthropology | 82 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 755 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Columbia University is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 34 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Columbia University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 478 |
| Other Races | 43 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 75 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 50 professional certificate degrees in social sciences.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of social sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Columbia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 677 |