by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at DePaul University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates DePaul University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #327 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 327 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 11 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 of 105 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at DePaul University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 259 |
| Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
This social sciences field at DePaul University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 102 |
| Criminology | 58 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 43 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Geography and Cartography | 25 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, DePaul University awarded 259 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
DePaul University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at DePaul University earn a median of $55,850 a year. This is below $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at DePaul University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,771 in student loans. This is below $25,310, the typical median for all majors at DePaul University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,361 | $44,601 |
| Fees | $804 | $804 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, DePaul University conferred 11 certificate degrees in social sciences.
DePaul University has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at DePaul University were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at DePaul University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 10 |
