by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Vanderbilt University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for general social sciences, coming in at #1 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 1 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 2 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 26 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general social sciences at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 314 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 314 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for general social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
General Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $80,320 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Vanderbilt University, general social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. About 52% 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Vanderbilt University granted 314 bachelor’s completions in social sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Social Sciences | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Social Sciences | 1 |
