by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UWF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,501 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UWF paid an average of $641 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UWF. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UWF 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 UWF Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at The University of West Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 45 |
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 23 |
| Other Social Sciences | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
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