by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at NC State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NC State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #159 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 159 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 334 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 54 |
The social sciences area of study at NC State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 156 |
| Criminology | 86 |
| Sociology | 71 |
| Geography and Cartography | 50 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Economics | 30 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh conferred 46 master’s degrees in social sciences.
NC State University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 140 |
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at NC State University are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 20 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
NC State University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at NC State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 54 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
NC State University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 40 |
Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NC State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 334 |