by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Holy Cross. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Holy Cross among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #81 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 81 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 18 of 75 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Holy Cross, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 296 |
The social sciences area of study at Holy Cross covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 128 |
| Political Science and Government | 123 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, College of the Holy Cross awarded 296 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Holy Cross ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Holy Cross go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,344 a year. This is higher than $69,998, the median for all majors at Holy Cross.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Holy Cross, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,816 in student loans. This is higher than $26,387, the typical median for all majors at Holy Cross.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,800 | $63,650 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
Find out more about Holy Cross tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Holy Cross were White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 18 |
