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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #344 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #12 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UMW. This makes it the #250 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 Mary Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UMW. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UMW. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 57 |
| Political Science & Government | 44 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Economics | 24 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 118 |
| English Language & Literature | 80 |
| History | 55 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 26 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 22 |
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