by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $28,785. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,131 for all social sciences students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 22 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 57 |
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
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