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Grinnell was ranked #91 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 #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grinnell College handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 129 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 Grinnell College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Grinnell. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grinnell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 41 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 59 |
| History | 29 |
| English Language & Literature | 27 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 11 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 9 |
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