by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Worcester State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #18 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Worcester State University highly for social sciences, placing at #392 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 392 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 22 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 46 of 75 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Worcester State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
This social sciences field at Worcester State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 24 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 6 |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester State University awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Worcester State University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #18 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Worcester State University report a median salary of $48,795 a year. This is below $56,057, the median for all majors at Worcester State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Worcester State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,975 in student loans. This is above $24,451, the typical median for all majors at Worcester State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,816 | $10,816 |
Find out more about Worcester State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Worcester State University are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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