by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Washington State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Washington State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #160 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 160 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington | 3 of 15 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Washington State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 606 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
This social sciences area of study at Washington State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 228 |
| Criminology | 169 |
| Political Science and Government | 89 |
| Economics | 73 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington State University handed out 606 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Washington State University is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Washington State University report a median salary of $52,156 a year. This is below $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,858 in student loans. This is higher than $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
| White | 358 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 68 |
Graduate study is also available at Washington State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 36 |
