Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how TWU compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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TWU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #490 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 16 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 16 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 16 |
| College Major Best Value | 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 22 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 22 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 22 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 25 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 25 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 25 |
| College Major Best Value | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Woman’s University awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from TWU earn a median of $48,009 a year. This is lower than $64,043, the median for all majors at TWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at TWU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $31,940 in student loans. This is above $24,299, the typical median for all majors at TWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,616 | $15,552 |
| Fees | $2,928 | $2,928 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at TWU are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at TWU were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in social sciences from TWU identified as men.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at TWU are Black or African American. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Texas Woman’s University.
This social sciences program at TWU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 51 |
| Political Science & Government | 24 |