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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #407 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UofM. This makes it the #201 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 Memphis.
Of the 139 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from UofM in 2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from UofM in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 77 |
| Sociology | 41 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Economics | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 183 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 123 |
| English Language & Literature | 103 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 62 |
| History | 60 |
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