by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Carnegie Mellon; CMU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #53 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 53 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 5 of 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 of 183 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Carnegie Mellon; CMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 12 |
This social sciences area of study at Carnegie Mellon; CMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 53 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, Carnegie Mellon University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Carnegie Mellon; CMU is in the top 5% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Mellon; CMU report a median salary of $94,093 a year. This is below $134,648, the median for all majors at Carnegie Mellon; CMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Carnegie Mellon; CMU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,020 in student loans. This is below $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Carnegie Mellon; CMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,560 | $64,596 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU were Asian. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 12 |
