by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at WMU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #756 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 756 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 11 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 88 of 106 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This social sciences field at WMU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 37 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 14 master’s degrees in social sciences.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 131 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at WMU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
WMU has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in social sciences from WMU were men.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at WMU are 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 Michigan University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 82 |