by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Stanford University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Stanford University highly for social sciences, coming in at #14 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 14 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 1 of 171 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
| Master’s | 73 |
| Doctoral | 60 |
The social sciences field at Stanford University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 156 |
| Political Science and Government | 108 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 90 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 15 |
| Archeology | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University handed out 73 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Stanford University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University handed out 60 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 53% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University are Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Stanford University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 312 |