Below are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at WSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #604 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 604 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kansas | 7 of 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 46 of 64 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The social sciences field at WSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 26 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Economics | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University conferred 21 master’s degrees in social sciences.
WSU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 155 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in social sciences.
WSU is not currently ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from WSU identified as women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at WSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 49 |