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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 128 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 161 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 170 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 191 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 249 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from K -State. This makes it the #260 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #88 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at K -State was $895 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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Of the 191 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from K -State, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
K -State 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 K -State Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from K -State in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Kansas State University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 57 |
| General Social Sciences | 51 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 271 |
| Communication & Journalism | 137 |
| English Language & Literature | 57 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 44 |
| History | 29 |
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