by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Yale University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Yale University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #12 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 12 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 1 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 76 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Yale University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 458 |
| Master’s | 155 |
| Doctoral | 43 |
This social sciences area of study at Yale University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 295 |
| Political Science and Government | 169 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 121 |
| Sociology | 39 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Archeology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University handed out 155 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,044 | $74,044 |
| Fees | $2,325 | $2,325 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Yale University 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 Yale University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 89 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University awarded 43 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Yale University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Yale University were Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Yale University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 458 |