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 K -State ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $40,793. This is higher than $37,446, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,683 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,559 for all social sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at K -State is $185 per month.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Learn more about K -State tuition and fees.
Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from K -State in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the K -State social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the K -State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 57 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 33 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.