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CIP 45.9999 Social Sciences

Social Sciences, Other

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

1,707

2025 · 91 schools

International share

7.3%

124 international students

Bachelor's degrees

1,336

5.5% international

Master's degrees

247

16.2% international

Overview

Social Sciences, Other is a broad and interdisciplinary field that encompasses various areas of study within the social sciences that do not neatly fit into established categories. This program allows students to explore a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, and economics.

Students in this major often have the flexibility to tailor their coursework to align with their interests and career goals. This can involve studying social behavior, cultural patterns, human interactions, and institutional structures. The interdisciplinary nature of the program encourages critical thinking and the application of diverse methodologies, ranging from qualitative research to quantitative analysis.

Graduates with a degree in Social Sciences, Other are equipped with valuable skills such as analytical thinking, research proficiency, and effective communication. These skills are applicable in various career paths, including social work, public policy, education, community development, and market research.

Moreover, this major fosters an understanding of complex societal issues, preparing students to engage with and address real-world problems. As societies continue to evolve, the insights gained from studying social sciences are increasingly relevant, making this field an important area of academic inquiry and professional practice. Overall, Social Sciences, Other provides a unique opportunity for students to explore the intricacies of human society and behavior while gaining a versatile educational foundation.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates fell 58% and the international share went from 5.2% to 7.3%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
44.5%
Asian
10.4%
Hispanic
16.8%
Black
11.2%
Other
9.8%
Intl.
7.3%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 91 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#7 University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 13 1
#9 University of Chicago Illinois 27 1
#12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York 79 21
#14 Cornell University New York 13 12
#16 Brown University Rhode Island 2 0
#20 University of California-Berkeley California 225 38
#29 University of California-San Diego California 69 2
#31 New York University New York 65 2
#34 University of California-Irvine California 1 1
#34 Boston University Massachusetts 24 0
#42 Northeastern University Massachusetts 2 0
#44 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Jersey 29 0
#44 Ohio State University-Main Campus Ohio 1 0
#49 University of Rochester New York 31 2
#52 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia 4 1
#55 The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania 6 4
#59 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Massachusetts 13 0
#59 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pennsylvania 14 0
#73 Rutgers University-Newark New Jersey 2 1
#80 University of California-Riverside California 21 0
#85 University at Buffalo New York 1 0
#133 Clark University Massachusetts 22 5
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham Alabama 5 0
#137 San Diego State University California 3 0
#169 Butler University Indiana 11 0
#186 Wayne State University Michigan 2 0
#227 Russell Sage College New York 20 0
#288 University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Wisconsin 8 0
#317 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Pennsylvania 12 0
#328 Georgia Southern University Georgia 22 0
#353 Plymouth State University New Hampshire 1 0
#353 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Puerto Rico 10 0
#353 Pennsylvania Western University Pennsylvania 10 1
#382 Wilmington University Delaware 35 0
#382 Columbus State University Georgia 25 0
#382 University of New Orleans Louisiana 4 0
#382 University of Southern Maine Maine 65 0
LAC #1 Williams College Massachusetts 9 0
LAC #3 Swarthmore College Pennsylvania 10 0
LAC #12 Vassar College New York 3 1
LAC #14 Wesleyan University Connecticut 22 1
LAC #41 Skidmore College New York 2 0
LAC #62 Agnes Scott College Georgia 10 0
LAC #72 Bard College New York 10 9
LAC #74 Kalamazoo College Michigan 13 0
LAC #78 Whitman College Washington 3 0
LAC #172 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Wisconsin 15 0
— Towson University Maryland 149 1
— Rose State College Oklahoma 52 0
— University of Maine at Presque Isle Maine 44 0
— Eastern Oregon University Oregon 31 1
— University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Washington 29 0
— California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo California 27 0
— Millersville University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 21 0
— International Institute for Restorative Practices Pennsylvania 21 2
— Empire State University New York 20 0
— Capella University Minnesota 20 0
— Loyola University Maryland Maryland 18 0
— University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Puerto Rico 14 0
— Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 10 0
— Northeastern Illinois University Illinois 7 0
— Coppin State University Maryland 7 1
— Lincoln University Missouri 7 0
— CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York 7 0
— Prescott College Arizona 5 0
— Felician University New Jersey 5 0
— University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Pennsylvania 5 0
— Omega Graduate School Tennessee 5 0
— Midland University Nebraska 4 0
— SUNY Brockport New York 4 0
— Keystone College Pennsylvania 4 0
— Dominican University of California California 3 0
— Southwestern College Kansas 3 0
— Colby-Sawyer College New Hampshire 3 0
— Marywood University Pennsylvania 3 0
— Mount Aloysius College Pennsylvania 3 0
— Concordia University Texas Texas 3 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Managers, All Other 622,190 $73.99 $153,890
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 37,100 $51.78 $107,690
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 16,580 — $88,390

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.