Social Sciences at Southwestern College

What traits are you looking for in a social sciences school? To help you decide if Southwestern College is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's social sciences program.

SC is located in Winfield, Kansas and approximately 1,413 students attend the school each year.

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.

SC Social Sciences Degrees Available

• Basic Certificate in Social Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at SC

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

SC does offer online education options in social sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Master’s Degree

SC Social Sciences Rankings

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Social Sciences Student Demographics at SC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Southwestern College.

SC Social Sciences Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from SC. About 75% were men and 25% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 44% men graduate in social sciences each year. SC does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 31% more men than average.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southwestern College with a master's in social sciences.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

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 Southwestern College. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Social Sciences	8

Related Majors

• History
• Communication & Journalism
• Psychology
• Education

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 KS, the home state for Southwestern College.

Occupation	Jobs in KS	Average Salary in KS
High School Teachers	11,660	$51,490
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	6,010	$64,910
Managers	2,420	$102,560
Urban and Regional Planners	280	$67,370
Sociology Professors	250	$72,740

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 Rschmeichel under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.