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Social Sciences at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how MIT, M.I.T. stacks up against peers offering social sciences.

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Social Sciences Degrees Available at MIT, M.I.T.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences

Popularity of Social Sciences at MIT, M.I.T.

During the most recent reporting year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from MIT, M.I.T. Cost?

MIT, M.I.T. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$55,510	$61,990
Fees	$406	$406

Learn more about MIT, M.I.T. tuition and fees.

MIT, M.I.T. Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 38% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.

The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are White. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in social sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	3

MIT, M.I.T. Social Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 64% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.

The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s in social sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	1
Non-Resident Aliens	18
Other Races	1

MIT, M.I.T. Social Sciences Doctoral Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 60% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.

The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a doctoral in social sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	14
Non-Resident Aliens	13
Other Races	5

Social Sciences Student Diversity at MIT, M.I.T.

Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Social Sciences Majors at MIT, M.I.T.

This social sciences program at MIT, M.I.T. breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:

Major	Annual Graduates
Economics	53
Political Science & Government	28

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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