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- School Code: 380900
- Phone: (304) 829-7000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
94.47%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,045Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Social Science Degree
Social Science is a field of study focused society and the associated relationships between people. The primary sub-disciplines include: Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, and Linguistics. Get more details below including other West Virginia colleges that offer social science degrees.
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Bluefield State College
31 E Campus Dr, Bethany, WV
Bluefield State College is a public historically black institution located in Bluefield, WV. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Bluefield State College has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.
Students may pick from several areas of study, including:
- General Studies
- Nursing
- Elementary Education
- Business Administration
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The most common exam scores among students admitted to Bluefield State College are in the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam, or 843 - 1080 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of around 69 percent of which only 79 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $5,400, while out-of-state residents pay $10,000 for the year. Students attending Bluefield State College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Bluefield State College is the "Big Blues", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Softball (NCAA Division II)
- Tennis (NCAA Division II)
Students can visit the school's http://www.bluefieldstate.edu to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Social Science Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bluefield State College offers a bachelor's degree program in social science.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
White | 8 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Social Science program at Bluefield State College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Transportation Planners
Description
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, transportation planners employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Bluefield State College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Bluefield State College may offer services to students like:
- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bluefield State College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Independent Southeast Region)
- Basketball (Independent Southeast Region)
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball