by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Harvard ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Harvard came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Harvard. This makes it the #25 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Harvard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,926 a year. This is higher than $32,131, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Harvard, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,937 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,499.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Harvard University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Harvard. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 21 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Harvard in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 267 |
| Political Science & Government | 157 |
| International Relations & National Security | 149 |
| Sociology | 63 |
| Anthropology | 47 |
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