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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Emory came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emory University handed out 376 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 369 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 49 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Emory. This makes it the #80 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #60 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 Emory University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 376 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Emory. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 70 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Emory in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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 | 167 |
| Political Science & Government | 121 |
| Sociology | 70 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 152 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 96 |
| English Language & Literature | 88 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 86 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 80 |
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