by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Stanford University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Stanford University highly for social sciences, coming in at #13 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 13 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in California | 1 of 171 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
| Master’s | 73 |
| Doctoral | 60 |
The social sciences field at Stanford University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 156 |
| Political Science and Government | 108 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 90 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 15 |
| Archeology | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Stanford University conferred 312 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University earn a median of $103,821 a year. This is lower than $153,326, the median for all majors at Stanford University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Stanford University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $12,250 in student loans. This is higher than $10,492, the typical median for all majors at Stanford University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,473 | $65,127 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Stanford University are White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Graduate study is also available at Stanford University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 73 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 60 |
