by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $42,332. This is higher than $37,446, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from CWU. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 74 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| Economics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.