by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Johns Hopkins. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Johns Hopkins among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #9 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 9 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Maryland | 1 of 18 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Johns Hopkins, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 198 |
| Master’s | 1,428 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 143 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
The social sciences field at Johns Hopkins includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 885 |
| Economics | 645 |
| Political Science and Government | 199 |
| Demography | 42 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Geography and Cartography | 10 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Archeology | 4 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Johns Hopkins University awarded 1,428 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Johns Hopkins is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Johns Hopkins are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 440 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 736 |
| Other Races | 58 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Johns Hopkins University conferred 26 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Johns Hopkins is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Johns Hopkins are Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 143 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Johns Hopkins is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Johns Hopkins are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 75 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 1 professional certificate degree in social sciences.
Johns Hopkins has not been ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in social sciences from Johns Hopkins were men.
The largest share of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Johns Hopkins were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a professional certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Johns Hopkins. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 198 |