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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Harvard came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Harvard. This makes it the #13 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #40 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 sociology majors at Harvard University.
Of the 45 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Harvard in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in sociology from Harvard. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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