by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Northwestern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 402 |
| Political Science & Government | 140 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| International Relations & National Security | 42 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
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