by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Bellevue University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Bellevue University was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bellevue University handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 115 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Bellevue University. This makes it the #2 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bellevue University is $37,335. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences students.
Part-time undergraduates at Bellevue University paid an average of $339 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,136 | $8,136 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,833 | $1,833 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,683 | $10,683 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,924 | $3,924 |
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Of the 94 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from Bellevue University in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bellevue University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Bellevue University does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bellevue University Online Learning page.
Social Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Bellevue University make a median salary of $45,614 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,373.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Bellevue University. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Bellevue University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bellevue University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Bellevue University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 37 |
| Sociology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.