by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Rochester stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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University of Rochester holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #96 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rochester awarded 194 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Rochester earn a median of $76,456 a year. This is below $78,550, the median for all majors at University of Rochester.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Rochester, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,016 in student loans. This is below $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 University of Rochester were White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 92% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester were Non-Resident Alien. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Rochester.
This social sciences program at University of Rochester offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 89 |
| Political Science & Government | 64 |
| Other Social Sciences | 32 |
| International Relations & Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |