Social Sciences at Western Michigan University
Every social sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the social sciences program at Western Michigan University stacks up to those at other schools.WMU is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has a total student population of 19,887.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
WMU Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
WMU Social Sciences Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in social sciences, making the school the #131 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Sciences Student Demographics at WMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Western Michigan University.
WMU Social Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
Social Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Michigan University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 13 |
| Political Science & Government | 5 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
Related Majors
- Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
- History
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Communication & Journalism
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for Western Michigan University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 24,130 | $62,950 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 18,980 | $67,500 |
| Managers | 6,370 | $98,780 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 960 | $65,390 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 890 | $43,360 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By TheKuLeR under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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