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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Vanderbilt ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Vanderbilt was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 1 |
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 245 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 258 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,389 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $68,896 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,559 for all social sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at Vanderbilt is $579 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 245 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Vanderbilt. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Vanderbilt in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 269 |
| Political Science & Government | 124 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
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