by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general social sciences.
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CWU is a solid choice among schools offering general social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #57 out of 155 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Washington University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
General Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CWU report a median salary of $51,280 a year. This is lower than $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CWU, general social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,181 in student loans. This is above $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general social sciences majors at Central Washington University.
The general social sciences program at CWU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 44 |
CWU granted 44 completions in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%). Some of these were earned through distance education.