by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Harvard 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 #1 out of 14 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University highly for social sciences, coming in at #6 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 6 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 76 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 640 |
| Master’s | 424 |
| Doctoral | 99 |
| Graduate Certificate | 77 |
This social sciences field at Harvard University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 423 |
| Social Sciences, General | 302 |
| Political Science and Government | 251 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 146 |
| Sociology | 56 |
| Anthropology | 50 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University handed out 424 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Harvard University are Non-Resident Alien. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 240 |
| Other Races | 39 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University handed out 99 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University are White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University conferred 77 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Harvard University are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Harvard University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 640 |