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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #484 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #12 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 101 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 Western Carolina University.
Of the 96 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from WCU in 2020-2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 50 |
| Political Science & Government | 24 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 53 |
| Communication & Journalism | 51 |
| History | 43 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 21 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 13 |
