by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Cornell University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 22 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cornell University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #21 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 21 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 2 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 183 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 344 |
| Master’s | 109 |
| Doctoral | 37 |
This social sciences field at Cornell University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 253 |
| Political Science and Government | 138 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Archeology | 9 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 109 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Cornell University were Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 68 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University handed out 37 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Cornell University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 344 |