by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Marshall University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Marshall University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #879 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 879 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in West Virginia | 8 of 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 161 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The social sciences field at Marshall University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Marshall University conferred 13 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Marshall University is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 192 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Marshall University are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Marshall University handed out 6 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Marshall University has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Marshall University were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Marshall University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 39 |