by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business compares to other colleges that offer general social sciences.
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Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business is in the top 5% of the country for general social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 83 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Pennsylvania conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,652 | $60,920 |
| Fees | $7,766 | $7,766 |
Among recent graduates, 35% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business were Asian. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences master’s degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of general social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business were White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a doctoral in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general social sciences majors at University of Pennsylvania.
The general social sciences program at Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 31 |
Penn, U of PA, U-Penn, U of P, Pennsylvania, UPenn, Pennsylvania University, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton, Wharton School of Business granted 31 degrees in research methodology and quantitative methods recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (26%).