by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Syracuse University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Syracuse University as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #195 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 195 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New York | 23 of 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Syracuse University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 550 |
| Master’s | 95 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
This social sciences area of study at Syracuse University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 230 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 169 |
| Political Science and Government | 164 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Geography and Cartography | 32 |
| Social Sciences, General | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Syracuse University conferred 95 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Syracuse University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 142 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,220 | $62,220 |
| Fees | $2,657 | $2,657 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Syracuse University are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Syracuse University conferred 27 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Syracuse University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Syracuse University are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Syracuse University conferred 16 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Syracuse University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Syracuse University are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Syracuse University awarded 1 professional certificate degree in social sciences.
Syracuse University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in social sciences from Syracuse University were women.
The largest share of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Syracuse University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a professional certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Syracuse University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 550 |