by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at WSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #605 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 605 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 6 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 65 of 106 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
This social sciences area of study at WSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 89 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Sociology | 41 |
| Economics | 32 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 13 |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University awarded 34 master’s degrees in social sciences.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 183 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,187 | $40,796 |
| Fees | $2,662 | $2,662 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 9 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
WSU has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University handed out 3 professional certificate degrees in social sciences.
WSU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of social sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at WSU were Black or African American. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a professional certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 171 |