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Swarthmore is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #41 out of 649 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 144 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 Swarthmore College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Swarthmore. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 16 |
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 | 60 |
| Political Science & Government | 23 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 13 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 22 |
| English Language & Literature | 18 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 12 |
| History | 11 |
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