by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Valpo. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Valpo as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #675 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 675 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Indiana | 13 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 78 of 106 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at Valpo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This social sciences area of study at Valpo includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16 |
| Criminology | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 6 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Valparaiso University handed out 11 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Valpo holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 179 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Valpo were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Valparaiso University handed out 1 graduate certificate degree in social sciences.
Valpo is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from Valpo were women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Valpo are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Valpo. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 42 |