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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #333 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Northwest. This makes it the #307 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwest was $537 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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Of the 52 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Northwest in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Northwest does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwest Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from Northwest. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Northwest Missouri 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 |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 52 |
| Political Science & Government | 15 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 78 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 25 |
| English Language & Literature | 12 |
| History | 8 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 4 |
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