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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Stanford came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stanford University handed out 283 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 216 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Stanford. This makes it the #46 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 66 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Stanford paid an average of $1,372 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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Of the 283 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Stanford in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Stanford. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Stanford 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 149 |
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| International Relations & National Security | 89 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Urban Studies | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 93 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 69 |
| Communication & Journalism | 66 |
| History | 48 |
| English Language & Literature | 45 |
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