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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Columbia came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 779 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 841 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 421 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Columbia. This makes it the #4 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 55 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Of the 779 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Columbia, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 266 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 190 |
| Other Races | 88 |
Of the 421 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Columbia in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 214 |
| Other Races | 25 |
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 | 458 |
| Political Science & Government | 296 |
| Other Social Sciences | 206 |
| International Relations & National Security | 156 |
| Anthropology | 79 |
| Sociology | 79 |
| General Social Sciences | 21 |
| Urban Studies | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 300 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 265 |
| Communication & Journalism | 248 |
| History | 218 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 150 |
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