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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Northwestern came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Northwestern. This makes it the #161 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #16 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 Northwestern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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