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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #360 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 378 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 363 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from FAU. This makes it the #115 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 Florida Atlantic University.
Of the 378 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from FAU in 2020-2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 21 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from FAU. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| Economics | 71 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 426 |
| Communication & Journalism | 353 |
| English Language & Literature | 126 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 44 |
| History | 40 |
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