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The Graduate Center was ranked #77 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 #7 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The Graduate Center, CUNY handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 156 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from The Graduate Center. This makes it the #18 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 50 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #13 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 The Graduate Center, CUNY.
Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from The Graduate Center in 2020-2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Graduate Center, CUNY with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Graduate Center, CUNY with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 57 |
| Urban Studies | 57 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Economics | 47 |
| Political Science & Government | 38 |
| General Social Sciences | 13 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 148 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 115 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 106 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 98 |
| English Language & Literature | 49 |
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