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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from WMU. This makes it the #185 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #131 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 Western Michigan University.
The social sciences program at WMU awarded 139 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from WMU. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| 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 | 60 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 33 |
| Economics | 32 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 161 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 80 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 47 |
| English Language & Literature | 46 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 22 |
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