Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how EWU stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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EWU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #419 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #102 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Washington University handed out 150 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at EWU earn a median of $47,768 a year. This is below $55,679, the median for all majors at EWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EWU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,878 in student loans. This is below $21,754, the typical median for all majors at EWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,896 | $25,518 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at EWU were White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Eastern Washington University.
This social sciences program at EWU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 64 |
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| International Relations & Security | 4 |
| Archeology | 2 |