by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Oregon State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Oregon State University as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #203 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 203 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Oregon | 2 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Oregon State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 328 |
| Certificate | 68 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 34 |
This social sciences field at Oregon State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography | 124 |
| Sociology | 96 |
| Political Science and Government | 82 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Anthropology | 68 |
| Social Sciences, General | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oregon State University conferred 16 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Oregon State University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Oregon State University conferred 7 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Oregon State University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oregon State University awarded 34 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Oregon State University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Oregon State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 328 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 68 |