by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at University of West Georgia. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of West Georgia as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #891 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 891 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Georgia | 20 of 26 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 164 of 193 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at University of West Georgia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 201 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
The social sciences area of study at University of West Georgia covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 122 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of West Georgia conferred 13 master’s degrees in social sciences.
University of West Georgia ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 46 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 225 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at University of West Georgia are Black or African American. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of West Georgia awarded 5 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
University of West Georgia has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of West Georgia are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of West Georgia. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 201 |
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