by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Hope College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #3 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Hope College among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #378 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 378 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 3 of 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 42 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Hope College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
The social sciences area of study at Hope College includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Economics | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Hope College conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Hope College ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Hope College earn a median of $50,294 a year. This is lower than $53,553, the median for all majors at Hope College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hope College, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,494 in student loans. This is lower than $26,334, the typical median for all majors at Hope College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,300 | $39,014 |
| Fees | $470 | $470 |
Learn more about Hope College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Hope College are White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hope College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
