by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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 Valpo ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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Valpo has not yet been ranked nationally for its social sciences program.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Valparaiso University conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Valpo report a median salary of $54,382 a year. This is below $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Valpo, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Valpo were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Valparaiso University.
The social sciences program at Valpo includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| Political Science & Government | 10 |
| International Relations & Security | 6 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |