by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Emory University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Emory University highly for social sciences, coming in at #72 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 72 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia | 2 of 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Emory University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 363 |
| Master’s | 244 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This social sciences area of study at Emory University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 221 |
| Economics | 155 |
| Political Science and Government | 89 |
| Anthropology | 75 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Emory University handed out 244 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Emory University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 46 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,480 | $67,480 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Emory University are White. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Emory University conferred 18 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Emory University has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Emory University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Emory University conferred 6 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Emory University has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Emory University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Emory University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 363 |