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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 241 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 252 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from WMU. This makes it the #185 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #131 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from WMU. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from WMU in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Western Michigan 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 | 56 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 128 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 78 |
| English Language & Literature | 60 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 40 |
| History | 26 |
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