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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Cornell came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 384 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 409 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Cornell. This makes it the #55 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 47 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 384 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 49 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Cornell. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Cornell University.
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 | 280 |
| Political Science & Government | 157 |
| Sociology | 76 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Archeology | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 99 |
| Communication & Journalism | 97 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 90 |
| English Language & Literature | 79 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 69 |
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