by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Marquette University stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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Marquette University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #161 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Marquette University conferred 205 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Marquette University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,055 a year. This is lower than $77,992, the median for all majors at Marquette University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Marquette University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,137 in student loans. This is lower than $24,122, the typical median for all majors at Marquette University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,970 | $50,070 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Marquette University are White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Marquette University are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Marquette University.
The social sciences program at Marquette University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 67 |
| Criminology | 65 |
| International Relations & Security | 32 |
| Economics | 30 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Anthropology | 2 |