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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Johns Hopkins is in the top 1% of the country for social sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 284 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 298 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 946 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Johns Hopkins. This makes it the #1 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 33 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Johns Hopkins was $2,095 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,840 | $62,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,345 | $1,345 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,910 | $19,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 284 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Johns Hopkins. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Online degrees for the Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,085 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from Johns Hopkins. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 400 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 472 |
| Other Races | 53 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Johns Hopkins 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 | 760 |
| Economics | 450 |
| Political Science & Government | 159 |
| General Social Sciences | 39 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 23 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 144 |
| English Language & Literature | 143 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 63 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 55 |
| History | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.