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, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 106 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 75% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Northwestern in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 421 |
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.