by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Wake Forest University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Wake Forest University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #37 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 37 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Wake Forest University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 343 |
This social sciences area of study at Wake Forest University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 148 |
| Political Science and Government | 142 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wake Forest University handed out 343 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Wake Forest University is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Wake Forest University earn a median of $78,383 a year. This is lower than $85,076, the median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,353 in student loans. This is higher than $21,577, the typical median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,708 | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 225 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 16 |
