by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $57,538. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,490 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $19,559.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from UW Seattle. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 416 |
| Economics | 355 |
| Sociology | 253 |
| Geography & Cartography | 196 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.