by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #10 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CWU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #252 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 252 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington | 10 of 15 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 187 |
The social sciences field at CWU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 66 |
| Social Sciences, General | 44 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 18 |
| Geography and Cartography | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Washington University handed out 187 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
CWU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,891 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CWU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,123 in student loans. This is below $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
