by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #755 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 755 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 10 of 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 86 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This social sciences field at WMU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 37 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 82 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,235 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,537 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
