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William & Mary was ranked #80 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 397 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 432 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from William & Mary. This makes it the #364 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 239 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Online degrees for the William & Mary social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William & Mary Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from William & Mary. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at William & Mary.
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 | 142 |
| Economics | 119 |
| International Relations & National Security | 76 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 113 |
| English Language & Literature | 73 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 72 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 52 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 49 |
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