by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #745 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 745 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 117 of 193 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 274 |
| Certificate | 23 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The social sciences field at WKU, HILLTOPPERS includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 118 |
| Political Science and Government | 47 |
| Sociology | 45 |
| Economics | 25 |
| Geography and Cartography | 23 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 15 |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University awarded 4 master’s degrees in social sciences.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not currently ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from WKU, HILLTOPPERS were men.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 274 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 23 |