2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kansas. With 1,073 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 26 schools in Kansas to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Kansas
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Sciences Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Kansas the most popular school in Kansas for social sciences students. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at KU accumulate an average of around $24,297 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $348, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 26 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from K -State carry an average student debt load of $25,799. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $276, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 26 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Fort Hays State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Hays.
On average, social sciences graduates from FHSU take out $31,998 in student loans while working on their degree.
Out of the 26 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Wichita State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at WSU accumulate an average of around $27,724 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Kansas list. Located in the medium-sized city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Emporia State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular social sciences programs. ESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Emporia.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from ESU carry an average student debt load of $26,700.
Southwestern College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Winfield, SC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Benedictine College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Kansas list. Located in the distant town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
University of Saint Mary landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular social sciences programs. University of St. Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Leavenworth.
Pittsburg State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Most Popular Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,741 |
| Iowa | 1,455 |
| South Dakota | 262 |
| Missouri | 2,156 |
| Nebraska | 833 |
| North Dakota | 194 |
Social Sciences Related Majors
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to AndrГ© KГјnzelmann.
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