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The bachelor's program at Gettysburg was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 190 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Gettysburg College.
The social sciences program at Gettysburg awarded 184 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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 | 71 |
| Economics | 66 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 45 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33 |
| English Language & Literature | 29 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 23 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 19 |
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