by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at Western Washington University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Washington University highly for social sciences, placing at #254 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 254 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington | 8 of 16 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Western Washington University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 323 |
| Certificate | 17 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The social sciences field at Western Washington University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 114 |
| Political Science and Government | 83 |
| Anthropology | 59 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Geography and Cartography | 26 |
| Archeology | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Washington University awarded 7 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Western Washington University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 14% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Washington University handed out 4 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Western Washington University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from Western Washington University identified as women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Western Washington University 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 Washington University with a graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Western Washington University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 323 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 17 |