by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Princeton University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Princeton University highly for social sciences, ranked #16 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 16 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New Jersey | 1 of 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 258 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
The social sciences field at Princeton University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 164 |
| Political Science and Government | 95 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| Demography | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Princeton University conferred 258 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Princeton University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $11,250 in student loans. This is above $10,888, the typical median for all majors at Princeton University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,010 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $288 | $288 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Princeton University are White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Graduate study is also available at Princeton University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 47 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 48 |