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. Also, learn how Whittier ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Whittier was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whittier College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Whittier is $20,660. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences students.
Part-time undergraduates at Whittier paid an average of $2,039 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,924 | $48,924 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,623 | $15,623 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Learn more about Whittier tuition and fees.
The social sciences program at Whittier awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Whittier 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 Whittier Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Whittier College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 18 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.