by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Swat. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Swat highly for social sciences, ranked #45 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 45 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 of 54 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 183 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at Swat, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
The social sciences area of study at Swat covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 78 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 13 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 4 |
| Criminology | 1 |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Swarthmore College conferred 134 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Swat is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Swat report a median salary of $98,639 a year. This is below $120,047, the median for all majors at Swat.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Swat, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher than $19,500, the typical median for all majors at Swat.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,856 | $65,058 |
| Fees | $436 | $436 |
Learn more about Swat tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Swat are Asian. Approximately 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 12 |
