by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at WashU. 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 (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #16 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 16 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Missouri | 1 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 64 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 292 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This social sciences field at WashU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 148 |
| Anthropology | 99 |
| Political Science and Government | 94 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Social Sciences, General | 6 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 5 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 4 |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 50 master’s degrees in social sciences.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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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 WashU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 23 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
WashU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at WashU are Non-Resident Alien. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 7 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
WashU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at WashU were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WashU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 292 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |