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 2021-2022 academic year, Harvard University handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $22,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,500 for all social sciences majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Harvard was $1,696 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 | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
Learn more about Harvard tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 195 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 | 18 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 50 |
Harvard 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 Harvard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 332 |
| Political Science & Government | 191 |
| International Relations & National Security | 171 |
| Sociology | 65 |
| Anthropology | 53 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.