by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western Oregon State College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Oregon State College as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #324 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 324 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Oregon | 4 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Western Oregon State College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The social sciences area of study at Western Oregon State College covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 15 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Criminology | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Economics | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Oregon University handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Western Oregon State College is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Oregon State College report a median salary of $45,230 a year. This is below $46,183, the median for all majors at Western Oregon State College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Oregon State College, social sciences students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,131, the typical median for all majors at Western Oregon State College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,460 | $30,105 |
| Fees | $2,064 | $2,064 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Oregon State College were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western Oregon State College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
