by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FHSU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #728 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 728 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas | 7 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 53 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at FHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 182 |
This social sciences area of study at FHSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 143 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fort Hays State University awarded 182 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
FHSU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,654 a year. This is lower than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FHSU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $31,975 in student loans. This is higher than $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU are White. Roughly 17% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 138 |
