by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Whitman College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Whitman College highly for social sciences, ranked #230 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 230 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington | 7 of 15 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Whitman College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
The social sciences area of study at Whitman College includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 26 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Whitman College conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Whitman College holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Whitman College earn a median of $54,709 a year. This is higher than $46,816, the median for all majors at Whitman College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Whitman College, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $18,096 in student loans. This is above $18,092, the typical median for all majors at Whitman College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,560 | $63,510 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
Learn more about Whitman College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Whitman College are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 12 |
