MA · Four-year
Northeastern University ↗
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2024.
Master degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
CIP 45.9999 · CLASSIFICATION 2020
Any instructional program in social sciences not listed above.
These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.
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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.
Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 45.9999. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.
| Year ending | Award level | Reporting institutions | Positive awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Certificate 1–2 years | 1 | 33 |
| 2025 | Associate degree | 6 | 57 |
| 2025 | Certificate 2–4 years | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | Bachelor degree | 57 | 1,176 |
| 2025 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 54 |
| 2025 | Master degree | 25 | 246 |
| 2025 | Post-master certificate | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | Doctorate — research | 10 | 62 |
| 2025 | Doctorate — professional practice | 1 | 5 |
| 2025 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 7 | 23 |
| 2024 | Certificate 1–2 years | 1 | 75 |
| 2024 | Associate degree | 6 | 102 |
| 2024 | Certificate 2–4 years | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | Bachelor degree | 59 | 1,177 |
| 2024 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 64 |
| 2024 | Master degree | 23 | 280 |
| 2024 | Doctorate — research | 9 | 69 |
| 2024 | Doctorate — professional practice | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 7 | 35 |
| 2023 | Certificate 1–2 years | 1 | 75 |
| 2023 | Associate degree | 4 | 106 |
| 2023 | Certificate 2–4 years | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | Bachelor degree | 64 | 1,255 |
| 2023 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 52 |
| 2023 | Master degree | 25 | 315 |
| 2023 | Doctorate — research | 11 | 83 |
| 2023 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 7 | 34 |
| 2022 | Certificate 1–2 years | 1 | 75 |
| 2022 | Associate degree | 5 | 45 |
| 2022 | Bachelor degree | 66 | 1,308 |
| 2022 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 24 |
| 2022 | Master degree | 30 | 351 |
| 2022 | Post-master certificate | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | Doctorate — research | 12 | 92 |
| 2022 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 7 | 37 |
| 2021 | Certificate 1–2 years | 2 | 58 |
| 2021 | Associate degree | 3 | 106 |
| 2021 | Bachelor degree | 68 | 1,440 |
| 2021 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 44 |
| 2021 | Master degree | 29 | 378 |
| 2021 | Post-master certificate | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | Doctorate — research | 10 | 108 |
| 2021 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 6 | 49 |
| 2020 | Certificate 1–2 years | 1 | 79 |
| 2020 | Associate degree | 5 | 137 |
| 2020 | Bachelor degree | 68 | 1,527 |
| 2020 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 28 |
| 2020 | Master degree | 29 | 369 |
| 2020 | Post-master certificate | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | Doctorate — research | 8 | 67 |
| 2020 | Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year | 5 | 38 |
A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.
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CIP 45.9999 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 45 can involve different curricula and award levels.
On the current institution website, record the exact degree title, campus, entry route, teaching language, curriculum and cycle. Compare those details with the classification definition before assuming that two similarly named degrees cover the same subject. For regulated professions, check the relevant licensing or recognition body's current requirements separately.
A positive award observation establishes historical activity in this classification. It does not confirm a current application opening, professional recognition, a specific delivery format or career outcome.
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147 institutions
MA · Four-year
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2024.
Master degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
IL · Four-year
Evanston, IL · Private nonprofit
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
OH · Two-year
Archbold, OH · Public
Associate degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
OH · Four-year
Columbus, OH · Public
Master degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
OH · Four-year
Athens, OH · Public
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
OK · Four-year
Bartlesville, OK · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2023.
TN · Four-year
Dayton, TN · Private nonprofit
Doctorate — professional practice: 5 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
AR · Four-year
Arkadelphia, AR · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2024.
PA · Four-year
University Park, PA · Public
Master degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Doctorate — research: 5 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
PA · Four-year
California, PA · Public
Bachelor degree: 13 first-major awards · year ending 2023.
Master degree: 10 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
NH · Four-year
Plymouth, NH · Public
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
AZ · Four-year
Prescott, AZ · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 5 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
VA · Four-year
Ashland, VA · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2020.
OK · Four-year
Midwest City, OK · Public
Associate degree: 52 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
NY · Four-year
Troy, NY · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 20 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
NJ · Four-year
Newark, NJ · Public
Doctorate — research: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
NJ · Four-year
New Brunswick, NJ · Public
Bachelor degree: 29 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
CA · Four-year
San Diego, CA · Public
Doctorate — research: 3 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
NY · Four-year
Bronxville, NY · Private nonprofit
Master degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2023.
KY · Four-year
Louisville, KY · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
NY · Four-year
Barrytown, NY · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2021.
NY · Four-year
Saratoga Springs, NY · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 2 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
KS · Four-year
Winfield, KS · Private nonprofit
Postbaccalaureate certificate: 4 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Master degree: 3 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year: 8 first-major awards · year ending 2025.
NC · Four-year
Laurinburg, NC · Private nonprofit
Bachelor degree: 1 first-major awards · year ending 2023.