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The social sciences major at WVSU 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, West Virginia State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVSU paid an average of $576 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $350 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,924 | $14,544 |
| Fees | $575 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,309 | $1,309 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,936 | $12,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,323 | $2,323 |
Learn more about WVSU tuition and fees.
Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from WVSU in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVSU 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 WVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 10 |
| Political Science & Government | 3 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 53 |
| Communication & Journalism | 20 |
| English Language & Literature | 8 |
| History | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.