by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #603 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 603 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 5 of 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 65 of 105 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
This social sciences area of study at WSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 89 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Sociology | 41 |
| Economics | 32 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 13 |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 171 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $49,081 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,123 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |
