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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #304 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 291 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 304 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 197 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 181 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Wayne State. This makes it the #171 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 197 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Wayne State. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Wayne State social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wayne State Online Learning page.
Of the 37 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Wayne State in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Wayne 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 115 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 48 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 165 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 144 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 70 |
| English Language & Literature | 51 |
| History | 42 |
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