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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 372 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 413 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from WWU. This makes it the #397 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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Of the 372 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from WWU in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 263 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Online degrees for the WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at WWU awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Western Washington 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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 117 |
| Political Science & Government | 90 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Archeology | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 213 |
| Communication & Journalism | 149 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 136 |
| History | 74 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 31 |
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