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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Columbia came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 670 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 779 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 421 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Columbia. This makes it the #4 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 55 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Of the 670 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Columbia in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 217 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 143 |
| Other Races | 66 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
Of the 603 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Columbia in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 348 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 535 |
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| General Social Sciences | 179 |
| International Relations & National Security | 154 |
| Sociology | 94 |
| Other Social Sciences | 71 |
| Anthropology | 50 |
| Urban Studies | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 482 |
| English Language & Literature | 291 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 233 |
| History | 177 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 149 |
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