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William & Mary was ranked #80 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences 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 #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 80 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 397 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 432 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from William & Mary. This makes it the #364 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $608 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 239 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 36 |
William & Mary does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William & Mary Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from William & Mary. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at William & Mary.
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 | 142 |
| Economics | 119 |
| International Relations & National Security | 76 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 113 |
| English Language & Literature | 73 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 72 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 52 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 49 |
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