by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Vanderbilt University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University highly for social sciences, coming in at #1 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 1 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 193 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 756 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
This social sciences area of study at Vanderbilt University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 328 |
| Economics | 318 |
| Political Science and Government | 129 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 41 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 30 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Vanderbilt University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 756 |