Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how RWU compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Roger Williams University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RWU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,903, the typical median for all majors at RWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,264 | $44,867 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of social sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences associate’s degree graduates at RWU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a associate’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at RWU were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Roger Williams University.
The social sciences program at RWU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 5 |
| Economics | 4 |