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Life As a Social Sciences Professor

Social Sciences Professor Definition All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

Types of Social Sciences Professor

  • Survey Research Professor
  • Military Science Teacher
  • City Planning Teacher
  • Social Science Professor
  • Naval Science Teacher

Job Demand for Social Sciences Professors

There were about 15,300 jobs for Social Sciences Professor in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.8% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,500 new jobs for Social Sciences Professor by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 1,300 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Social Sciences Professor are Utah, Idaho, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in North Dakota, Minnesota, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for a Social Sciences Professor

Social Sciences Professors make between $31,350 and $178,500 a year.

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Social Sciences Professors who work in California, Rhode Island, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Social Sciences Professors in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $81,430
Arkansas $52,750
California $147,680
Connecticut $104,710
District of Columbia $82,550
Florida $68,400
Georgia $70,140
Idaho $85,730
Illinois $54,050
Indiana $53,950
Iowa $91,220
Kansas $75,030
Maine $53,130
Maryland $87,410
Massachusetts $92,670
Michigan $77,720
Minnesota $83,500
Mississippi $61,850
Missouri $66,850
Nebraska $82,900
New Hampshire $57,090
New Jersey $100,810
New Mexico $85,450
New York $101,250
North Carolina $84,270
North Dakota $72,290
Ohio $76,470
Oklahoma $42,060
Oregon $90,380
Pennsylvania $95,490
Rhode Island $122,120
South Carolina $92,140
Tennessee $38,230
Texas $61,910
Utah $77,640
Virginia $80,960
Washington $69,750
West Virginia $55,320
Wisconsin $89,980

Who Employs Social Sciences Professors?

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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