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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Notre Dame came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 506 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 485 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Notre Dame. This makes it the #179 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #55 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 University of Notre Dame.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 506 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Notre Dame. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Notre Dame are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 327 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Of the 23 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Notre Dame, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 260 |
| Political Science & Government | 204 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 150 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 148 |
| English Language & Literature | 67 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 54 |
| History | 48 |
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