by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwest. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwest as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #456 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 456 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Missouri | 10 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 35 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
This social sciences area of study at Northwest covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography | 85 |
| Criminology | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| Economics | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Missouri State University conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Northwest is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwest report a median salary of $49,792 a year. This is below $51,493, the median for all majors at Northwest.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northwest, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University conferred 3 undergraduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Northwest is not currently ranked for social sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in social sciences from Northwest identified as women.
The majority of social sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Northwest were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a undergraduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwest. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 46 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 33 |
