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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Yale came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Yale University handed out 437 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 353 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 123 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Yale. This makes it the #25 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 52 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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Of the 437 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Yale in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 72 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Online degrees for the Yale social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Yale Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 156 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 79 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Yale 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 | 284 |
| Political Science & Government | 165 |
| International Relations & National Security | 97 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Archeology | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 170 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 155 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 122 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 111 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 99 |
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