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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #415 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from William Paterson University. This makes it the #364 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Of the 89 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from William Paterson University in 2020-2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Paterson University of New Jersey with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from William Paterson University in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Paterson University of New Jersey with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 60 |
| Political Science & Government | 17 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 158 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 68 |
| English Language & Literature | 62 |
| History | 24 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
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