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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #541 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #12 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 515 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 541 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PFW paid an average of $741 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from PFW in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PFW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. PFW does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PFW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 13 |
| Political Science & Government | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 75 |
| Communication & Journalism | 38 |
| English Language & Literature | 29 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| History | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.