We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general social sciences at Harvard University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University highly for general social sciences, placing at #8 out of 164 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 8 of 164 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 5 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general social sciences at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 163 |
| Master’s | 139 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University handed out 139 master’s degrees in general social sciences.
Harvard University holds a strong position among schools offering general social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best General Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
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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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of general social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were Non-Resident Alien. About 90% 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 125 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Harvard University awarded 139 master’s degrees in research methodology and quantitative methods in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (90%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Harvard University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Social Sciences | 163 |