by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Northwestern University stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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Northwestern University is in the top 1% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 488 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University earn a median of $93,044 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $16,716 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 106 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 65 |
| Other Races | 44 |
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Northwestern University.
This social sciences program at Northwestern University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 404 |
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| International Relations & Security | 37 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| General Social Sciences | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |