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The bachelor's program at Mt. Holyoke was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 242 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mt. Holyoke paid an average of $1,997 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,904 | $63,904 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,838 | $18,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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All of the 193 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Mt. Holyoke in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Mt. Holyoke 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 Mt. Holyoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Mount Holyoke College.
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 | 53 |
| Economics | 50 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| International Relations & National Security | 28 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 34 |
| English Language & Literature | 32 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 30 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 25 |
| History | 16 |
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