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Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 649 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 131 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 Amherst College.
Of the 87 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Amherst in 2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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 | 37 |
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 25 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 21 |
| English Language & Literature | 21 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 20 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
