by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #791 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 791 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 8 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 134 of 193 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 274 |
| Certificate | 23 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The social sciences field at WKU, HILLTOPPERS includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 118 |
| Political Science and Government | 47 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| Economics | 25 |
| Geography and Cartography | 23 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 15 |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 274 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 130 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 661 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,693 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,132 in student loans. This is lower than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 203 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 23 certificate degrees in social sciences.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
