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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for social sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 486 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 519 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UPenn. This makes it the #50 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 47 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 486 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UPenn. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 215 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 78 |
| Other Races | 39 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UPenn does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 88 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from UPenn in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Pennsylvania.
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 | 281 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| International Relations & National Security | 49 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Urban Studies | 21 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 8 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 124 |
| English Language & Literature | 122 |
| History | 102 |
| Communication & Journalism | 84 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.