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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #550 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 32 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 Shepherd University.
Of the 44 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Shepherd University, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 28 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Political Science & Government | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 69 |
| Communication & Journalism | 24 |
| History | 17 |
| English Language & Literature | 12 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 2 |
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