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. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $38,659. This is higher than $37,446, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from WKU in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 41 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.