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Graduate General Social Sciences Programs at Harvard University

139 Graduate Degrees Awarded
1 Graduate Award Levels
#2 Best Rank — Master's

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:

Harvard University Graduate General Social Sciences Rankings

#8 in the U.S.
#1 in Massachusetts
#3 in the New England Region

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

Graduate General Social Sciences Degrees at Harvard University

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

Harvard University General Social Sciences Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University handed out 139 master’s degrees in general social sciences.

Master’s Rankings

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

Harvard University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$78,692 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

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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Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 56% of general social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.

Harvard University gender breakdown of General Social Sciences Master's degree grads 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 diversity of General Social Sciences majors at Harvard University
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

Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods (Master’s)

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 in General Social Sciences at Harvard University

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

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