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Hamilton was ranked #71 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 71 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hamilton College handed out 185 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hamilton was $8,136 per credit hour 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 | $62,090 | $62,090 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hamilton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hamilton College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Hamilton 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 Hamilton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Hamilton College.
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 | 88 |
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 25 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 45 |
| English Language & Literature | 30 |
| History | 16 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.