by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Kansas compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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University of Kansas ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #260 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kansas awarded 207 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kansas report a median salary of $54,853 a year. This is below $65,918, the median for all majors at University of Kansas.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Kansas, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,281 in student loans. This is higher than $23,577, the typical median for all majors at University of Kansas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,092 | $29,298 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kansas were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Kansas are White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Kansas are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Kansas.
The social sciences program at University of Kansas breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 125 |
| Economics | 56 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 18 |