by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #600 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 600 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas | 6 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 46 of 62 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The social sciences field at WSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 26 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Economics | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
WSU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $34,049 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
