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The bachelor's program at Providence was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Providence College handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 138 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 Providence College.
Of the 166 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Providence, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Providence College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 62 |
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 50 |
| English Language & Literature | 29 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 18 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 13 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 11 |
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