by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at K-State. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 5 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates K-State highly for social sciences, coming in at #449 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 449 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas | 5 of 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 35 of 64 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at K-State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 142 |
| Certificate | 21 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
The social sciences field at K-State covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 51 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Geography and Cartography | 25 |
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Economics | 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 7 |
| Criminology | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kansas State University conferred 11 master’s degrees in social sciences.
K-State is not yet ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at K-State are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Kansas State University awarded 6 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
K-State is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at K-State were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Kansas State University handed out 13 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
K-State holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at K-State were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at K-State. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 142 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 21 |