by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at K-State. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates K-State highly for social sciences, coming in at #471 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 471 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas | 5 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 36 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at K-State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 142 |
| Certificate | 21 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
The social sciences field at K-State covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 51 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Geography and Cartography | 25 |
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Economics | 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 7 |
| Criminology | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kansas State University conferred 142 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
K-State ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from K-State report a median salary of $48,881 a year. This is lower than $61,525, the median for all majors at K-State.
To complete a bachelor’s at K-State, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,289 in student loans. This is above $23,546, the typical median for all majors at K-State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,489 | $27,590 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at K-State were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kansas State University conferred 21 certificate degrees in social sciences.
K-State has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at K-State are White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at K-State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
