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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Georgetown came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 772 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 733 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 437 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Georgetown. This makes it the #3 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Georgetown paid an average of $2,704 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,896 | $64,896 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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Of the 772 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Georgetown in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 85 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 349 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 171 |
| Other Races | 55 |
Online degrees for the Georgetown social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Georgetown Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 524 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Georgetown. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Georgetown are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 284 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 122 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Georgetown 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 |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 562 |
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| Economics | 284 |
| General Social Sciences | 111 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 207 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 144 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 124 |
| English Language & Literature | 85 |
| History | 71 |
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