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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #596 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Marshall University. This makes it the #243 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marshall University was $781 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Marshall University in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Marshall 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 Marshall University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Marshall University. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Marshall 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 |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 34 |
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 177 |
| English Language & Literature | 90 |
| Communication & Journalism | 25 |
| History | 18 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 5 |
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