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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #383 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #23 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 366 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 383 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Worcester State paid an average of $294 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $40 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
Learn more about Worcester State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
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 Worcester State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Worcester State 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 Worcester State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Worcester 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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 32 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Urban Studies | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
| Political Science & Government | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 49 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 44 |
| History | 38 |
| English Language & Literature | 23 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 10 |