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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #307 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from U of I. This makes it the #335 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Idaho.
Of the 164 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from U of I in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 | 62 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| International Relations & National Security | 36 |
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Economics | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 109 |
| English Language & Literature | 54 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 51 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 47 |
| History | 21 |
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