by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Harvard University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University highly for social sciences, coming in at #7 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 7 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 75 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 640 |
| Master’s | 424 |
| Doctoral | 99 |
| Graduate Certificate | 77 |
This social sciences field at Harvard University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 423 |
| Social Sciences, General | 302 |
| Political Science and Government | 251 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 146 |
| Sociology | 56 |
| Anthropology | 50 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University awarded 640 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $99,422 a year. This is below $136,975, the median for all majors at Harvard University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Harvard University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $13,277 in student loans. This is lower than $16,616, the typical median for all majors at Harvard University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,143 | $56,550 |
| Fees | $5,126 | $5,126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 Harvard University were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 119 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 254 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 77 |
| Other Races | 60 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Harvard University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 424 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 99 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 77 |
