by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Cornell University compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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Cornell University is in the top 5% of the country for social sciences. In particular, it placed #13 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University conferred 344 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Cornell University report a median salary of $88,833 a year. This is below $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cornell University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $13,933 in student loans. This is below $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 19 |
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Cornell University were Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 68 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Cornell University.
This social sciences program at Cornell University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 253 |
| Political Science & Government | 138 |
| Sociology | 58 |
| International Relations & Security | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Archeology | 9 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |