Social Sciences at Emory University
If you plan to study social sciences, take a look at what Emory University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Emory is located in Atlanta, Georgia and approximately 13,997 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Emory Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
Emory Social Sciences Rankings
There were 22 students who received their doctoral degrees in social sciences, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Sciences Student Demographics at Emory
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Emory University.
Emory Social Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a social sciences master's degree from Emory, 52% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
The following social sciences concentations are available at Emory University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Emory University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 34 |
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
Related Majors
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
- English Language & Literature
- History
Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for GA, the home state for Emory University.
| Occupation | Jobs in GA | Average Salary in GA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 27,620 | $58,050 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 20,460 | $67,080 |
| Managers | 14,480 | $118,060 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 2,210 | $52,880 |
| Social Scientists | 2,060 | $86,810 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Mpspqr under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.