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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #577 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 64 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 Northern Kentucky University.
Of the 80 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NKU, about 53% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| General Social Sciences | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 143 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 126 |
| English Language & Literature | 56 |
| History | 39 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 21 |
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