by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Northwest. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwest as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #392 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 392 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Missouri | 6 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 28 of 64 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
This social sciences area of study at Northwest covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography | 85 |
| Criminology | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| Economics | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Missouri State University awarded 46 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Northwest is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 118 |
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Northwest were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University conferred 33 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Northwest is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 33 |
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwest were White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwest. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 33 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |