by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Kansas. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Kansas among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #247 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 247 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas | 1 of 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 14 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at University of Kansas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 207 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
This social sciences field at University of Kansas includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 125 |
| Economics | 56 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kansas conferred 207 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of Kansas is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Kansas report a median salary of $54,853 a year. This is below $65,918, the median for all majors at University of Kansas.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Kansas, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,281 in student loans. This is higher than $23,577, the typical median for all majors at University of Kansas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,092 | $29,298 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kansas were White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Kansas. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |
