by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in science, tech & society.
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Stanford was ranked #3 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for science, tech & society 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 #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Science, Technology & Society Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Science, Technology & Society Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stanford University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in science, technology & society. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
Science, Tech & Society majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Stanford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,736 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allscience, tech & society bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Part-time undergraduates at Stanford paid an average of $1,372 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 | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 science, tech & society majors earned their bachelor's degree from Stanford. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in science, tech & society.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Stanford science, tech & society bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Stanford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the science, tech & society majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 114 |
| Cognitive Science | 72 |
| Sustainability Science | 35 |
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