by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks among other schools offering degrees in general social sciences.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering general social sciences. In particular, it placed #69 out of 83 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
General Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $41,015 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general social sciences majors at Western Kentucky University.
This general social sciences program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 10 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 10 completions in social sciences, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).