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Washington and Lee is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #51 out of 649 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Washington and Lee University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Washington and Lee. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 | 63 |
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 40 |
| History | 27 |
| English Language & Literature | 20 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 20 |
| Communication & Journalism | 16 |
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