by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Western Oregon State College stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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Western Oregon State College holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #317 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #80 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Oregon University handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Oregon State College report a median salary of $45,230 a year. This is below $46,183, the median for all majors at Western Oregon State College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Oregon State College, social sciences students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,131, the typical median for all majors at Western Oregon State College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,460 | $30,105 |
| Fees | $2,064 | $2,064 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Oregon State College were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Western Oregon State College were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Western Oregon University.
The social sciences program at Western Oregon State College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 15 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Criminology | 7 |
| Political Science & Government | 5 |
| Economics | 2 |