by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 28 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #3 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 3 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 1 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 106 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 488 |
| Master’s | 86 |
| Doctoral | 68 |
This social sciences field at Northwestern University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 404 |
| Political Science and Government | 125 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 37 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Social Sciences, General | 13 |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 86 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 68 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 488 |