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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Yale is in the top 1% of the country for social sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Yale University handed out 353 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 440 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 123 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Yale. This makes it the #25 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 52 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #11 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 Yale University.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Of the 123 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Yale, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 141 |
| International Relations & National Security | 88 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 165 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 133 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 107 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 97 |
| English Language & Literature | 74 |
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