by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of West Georgia. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #19 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of West Georgia as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #880 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 880 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia | 20 of 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 164 of 193 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at University of West Georgia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 201 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
The social sciences area of study at University of West Georgia covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 122 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of West Georgia awarded 201 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of West Georgia is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #19 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 19 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 156 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 720 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of West Georgia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,569 a year. This is below $57,490, the median for all majors at University of West Georgia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of West Georgia, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,081 in student loans. This is higher than $26,789, the typical median for all majors at University of West Georgia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of West Georgia are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 17 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of West Georgia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |
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