by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at University of Chicago. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Chicago among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #13 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 13 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 2 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 106 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 938 |
| Master’s | 910 |
| Doctoral | 78 |
| Graduate Certificate | 148 |
This social sciences area of study at University of Chicago includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 828 |
| Social Sciences, General | 788 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 186 |
| Political Science and Government | 123 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 41 |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Chicago awarded 910 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,539 | $79,539 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 250 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 431 |
| Other Races | 46 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago conferred 78 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 68% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago conferred 148 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
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 University of Chicago are Non-Resident Alien. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 67 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Chicago. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 938 |