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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how RWU ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The social sciences major at RWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from RWU. This makes it the #25 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RWU paid an average of $1,764 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,336 | $42,336 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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The social sciences program at RWU awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the RWU social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RWU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from RWU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 6 students who earned an associate's degree in General Social Sciences from RWU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
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 | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Roger Williams University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 18 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 8 |
| Economics | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.