We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Wellesley ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Wellesley was ranked #68 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 89% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Wellesley College.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Wellesley in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Economics | 91 |
Political Science & Government | 42 |
Anthropology | 19 |
International Relations & National Security | 14 |
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