by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Georgetown. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Georgetown among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #2 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 2 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 183 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Georgetown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 846 |
| Master’s | 687 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
This social sciences area of study at Georgetown covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 639 |
| Political Science and Government | 316 |
| Social Sciences, General | 298 |
| Economics | 263 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Georgetown University conferred 687 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Georgetown is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,672 | $79,672 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Georgetown were White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 284 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 215 |
| Other Races | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgetown University awarded 21 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Georgetown is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Georgetown are Non-Resident Alien. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Georgetown. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 846 |