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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #510 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 484 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 510 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from WCU. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the WCU social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Western Carolina University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 48 |
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 60 |
| English Language & Literature | 45 |
| History | 27 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 15 |