by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Valpo. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Valpo as a strong choice for social sciences.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Indiana | 13 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 85 of 103 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Valpo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This social sciences area of study at Valpo includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 6 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Valparaiso University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Valpo holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 13 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 85 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Valpo report a median salary of $54,382 a year. This is below $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Valpo, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Valpo. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
