by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Certificate | 9 |
This social sciences area of study at Western covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 11 |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Colorado University awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Western is not currently ranked for social sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western earn a median of $37,385 a year. This is below $42,253, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $23,455, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $20,424 |
| Fees | $4,010 | $4,010 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Colorado University handed out 9 certificate degrees in social sciences.
Western is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at Western were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
