by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 171 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $49,081 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,123 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WSU granted 78 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
WSU granted 37 bachelor’s completions in sociology, general recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).
WSU granted 26 bachelor’s completions in anthropology, general in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
WSU conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in economics, general in the most recent reporting year — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
WSU granted 13 bachelor’s completions in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
WSU conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
