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The bachelor's program at Fordham U was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fordham University handed out 461 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 469 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 59 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Fordham U. This makes it the #65 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #140 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 Fordham University.
The social sciences program at Fordham U awarded 461 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 270 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 26 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Fordham U. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 | 171 |
| Political Science & Government | 151 |
| International Relations & National Security | 122 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 389 |
| English Language & Literature | 110 |
| History | 84 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 71 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 68 |
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