Below are the key facts about this program at EWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EWU as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #367 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 367 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington | 13 of 15 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at EWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 150 |
| Certificate | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
The social sciences area of study at EWU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 64 |
| Political Science and Government | 33 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Geography and Cartography | 14 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 4 |
| Archeology | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Washington University handed out 150 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
EWU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at EWU earn a median of $47,768 a year. This is below $55,679, the median for all majors at EWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EWU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,878 in student loans. This is below $21,754, the typical median for all majors at EWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,896 | $25,518 |
| Fees | $1,065 | $1,065 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at EWU were White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Washington University conferred 13 certificate degrees in social sciences.
EWU has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 46% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at EWU were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |