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The social sciences major at Valpo is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Valpo. This makes it the #293 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Valpo paid an average of $1,840 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,136 | $45,136 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,306 | $13,306 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Valpo. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Valpo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Valpo 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 Valpo Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Valpo in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Valpo 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 Valparaiso 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Valparaiso 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 14 |
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 26 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| English Language & Literature | 16 |
| History | 6 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 4 |
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