by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WashU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #15 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 15 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Missouri | 1 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 292 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
This social sciences field at WashU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 148 |
| Anthropology | 99 |
| Political Science and Government | 94 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Social Sciences, General | 6 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 5 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 4 |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 292 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WashU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,729 a year. This is lower than $99,002, the median for all majors at WashU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WashU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,870 in student loans. This is below $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 3 certificate degrees in social sciences.
WashU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at WashU were Asian. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WashU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 50 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
