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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Tufts came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tufts University handed out 501 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 475 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 353 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Tufts. This makes it the #5 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #123 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 social sciences majors at Tufts University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 501 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Tufts. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 256 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 79 |
| Other Races | 51 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 353 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Tufts. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 99 |
| Other Races | 47 |
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 |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 478 |
| Economics | 234 |
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Sociology | 31 |
| Urban Studies | 26 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Geography & Cartography | 13 |
| Archeology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 81 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 52 |
| English Language & Literature | 44 |
| History | 43 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 32 |
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