by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how FHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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FHSU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #776 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Kansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fort Hays State University conferred 182 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,654 a year. This is lower than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FHSU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $31,975 in student loans. This is higher than $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU are White. Roughly 17% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 138 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Fort Hays State University.
This social sciences program at FHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 143 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Political Science & Government | 12 |