Social Sciences at University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study social sciences, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and approximately 26,552 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 students received their master's degree in social sciences.
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.
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UPenn Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences
UPenn Social Sciences Rankings
There were 47 students who received their doctoral degrees in social sciences, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Sciences Student Demographics at UPenn
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Pennsylvania.
UPenn Social Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
Social Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Pennsylvania. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| Political Science & Government | 15 |
| Criminology | 15 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
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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 PA, the home state for University of Pennsylvania.
| Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 50,460 | $64,830 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 26,750 | $68,630 |
| Managers | 11,060 | $126,290 |
| Statisticians | 3,710 | $85,180 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 1,480 | $43,710 |
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 WestCoastivieS under License
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