Quantitative Social Science Bachelor's Degree

Housed in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, this Bachelor of Science degree trains students in analytical methods that drive contemporary research. While pursuing concentrations in political science, psychology or sociology, students gain skills invaluable to the modern workforce: statistical modeling, causal inference, forecasting, text analytics, social network analyses and experimental methods.

Catalyze Career Success

The new quantitative social science degree is a dynamic addition to Stevens' academic offerings, and our inaugural graduates are set to enter the workforce with advanced, in-demand skills.

Future graduates will pursue careers across the non-profit, business, academic and government sectors.

• Policy Advisor

• Campaign Strategist

• Government Policy Specialist

• Legal Consultant

• Business Strategist

• Social Media Manager

• Counselor or Social Worker

• Sales and Marketing Analyst

• Educational Consultant

• Academic Researcher

The QSS degree evolved from the formerly offered social science degree. Powered by their technology-infused education, those former social science majors launched into careers across a variety of industries.

• Rotational Associate, D.E. Shaw

• Product Policy Analyst, TikTok

• UX Researcher, Meta

• Researcher, M. Davis and Co.

• Data Science Development, Moody’s

• Organizer, Central American Resource Ctr.

• Resource Analyst, Caribou Thunder

• Research Associate, Brown University

• Intelligence Analyst, NSA

Tech-Powered Curriculum

See the world through data. As a student in the quantitative social science major, you'll learn to analyze complex social issues, translate data into meaningful insights, and develop skills that set you apart in an increasingly analytical world.

Over the semesters, the program sharpens students’ analytical skills, preparing them to tackle complex social challenges with quantitative methods. The curriculum spans probability, statistics, research methods, and data storytelling, blending theory with hands-on application.

See the details and requirements of the quantitative social science bachelor’s degree in Stevens' academic catalog.

What are concentrations?

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Social Science at Stevens select a focus area within the program to deepen their expertise. This focus allows students to specialize in areas such as data analysis, statistical modeling, and research methods, equipping them with advanced skills to address complex social issues.

Political Science Concentration

The political science concentration prepares students for roles in industry, government and academia that require knowledge of data collection and statistical analysis. Students will learn to pose questions, design research, and analyze information about political problems.

In the political science concentration, you’ll take dynamic courses that explore critical aspects of governance and civic engagement:

• The U.S. Congress

• Public Policy Analysis

• Campaigns & Elections

• Identity Politics and Legal Theory

• Health Politics

• Political Theory

• International Politics

• And more!

Sociology Concentration

Students in the sociology concentration collect and analyze data on a wide range of social issues, whether big or small, visible or hidden. Analytical tools enable students to discover the intricacies of social processes, derive insights about broad populations and offer informed policy recommendations.

In the sociology concentration, you’ll take diverse courses that examine the complexities of social structures and cultural dynamics:

• Sociology of Globalization

• Sociology of Science and Technology

• Comparative Ethnic Culture

• Sociology of Gender

• Cultural Anthropology

• Social Choice Theory

• Computers and Society

• Modern Urban Culture

• And more!

Psychology Concentration

Psychology students use quantitative skills to research individual human behavior and mentalities. By measuring emotional and mental constitutions with precision and depth, students develop a profound understanding of the human psyche.

In the psychology concentration, you’ll take courses that investigate the intricacies of human behavior and mental processes:

• Fundamentals of Psychology

• Social Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Biological Psychology

• Health Psychology

• Psychology of Prejudice

• History of Psychology

• Theories of Personality

• And more!

What is a senior thesis?

The culmination of a student's academic experience at Stevens, the thesis is a significant piece of original research designed and executed under the direction of a faculty advisor. Students contribute to academia’s existing body of knowledge, becoming scholars in their own right.

HASS thesis writers present their findings at the annual Innovation Expo, celebrating their intellectual curiosity and hard work.

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