by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Princeton University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Princeton University highly for social sciences, ranked #18 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 18 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey | 1 of 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 258 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
The social sciences field at Princeton University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 164 |
| Political Science and Government | 95 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| Demography | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Princeton University awarded 47 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Princeton 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 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Among recent graduates, 49% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Princeton University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Princeton University handed out 48 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University were Non-Resident Alien. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Princeton University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 258 |