by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at New York University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, New York University as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #60 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 60 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 4 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at New York University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,263 |
| Master’s | 332 |
| Doctoral | 63 |
The social sciences field at New York University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 774 |
| Political Science and Government | 268 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 239 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 126 |
| Sociology | 104 |
| Anthropology | 65 |
| Social Sciences, General | 40 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 38 |
| Archeology | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, New York University handed out 332 master’s degrees in social sciences.
New York University is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 66 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,994 | $79,994 |
| Fees | $3,198 | $3,198 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at New York University are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 199 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New York University conferred 63 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
New York University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
Among recent graduates, 56% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at New York University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Undergraduate study is also available at New York University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1,263 |