by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Johns Hopkins. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Johns Hopkins among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #6 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 6 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Maryland | 1 of 18 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at Johns Hopkins, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 198 |
| Master’s | 1,428 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 143 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
The social sciences field at Johns Hopkins includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 885 |
| Economics | 645 |
| Political Science and Government | 199 |
| Demography | 42 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Geography and Cartography | 10 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Archeology | 4 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Johns Hopkins University awarded 198 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Johns Hopkins is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins report a median salary of $97,967 a year. This is lower than $98,753, the median for all majors at Johns Hopkins.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Johns Hopkins, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $12,247 in student loans. This is below $13,276, the typical median for all majors at Johns Hopkins.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,720 | $64,730 |
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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 Johns Hopkins are White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at Johns Hopkins. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1,428 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 143 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
