by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Vanderbilt University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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Vanderbilt University is the top-ranked school in the United States for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #1 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 756 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $88,874 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Vanderbilt University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $11,808 in student loans. This is below $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 125 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 349 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 78 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Vanderbilt University.
The social sciences program at Vanderbilt University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 328 |
| Economics | 318 |
| Political Science & Government | 129 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Anthropology | 16 |